David Schmader at Slog has the CYA memo  issued by Lynnwood's mayor about the Watchmen event being held this weekend at the city's convention center.

The mayor takes pains to point out that his city doesn't have anything to do with scheduling events at the Convention Center.

• The City of Lynnwood does not make decisions as to who rents or uses the convention center.
• The City of Lynnwood did not have advance knowledge, nor has it "approved," nor does it support, nor is it "hosting," the "Watchmen on the Wall" Event.

But first -- and just in case the not-our-fault line doesn't play, he quotes himself in the statement assuring everyone that he and his city are overflowing with all kinds of respect:

“While we must also value and respect the constitutional rights of everyone to exercise their freedom of speech and freedom to peaceably assemble our city will not tolerate the actions of any person or group which violate the personal safety or constitutional rights of any other person or group,” said City of Lynnwood Mayor Don Gough.

The statement is not currently available on the official city website.