09-20-2006, 09:16 PM
[cool][#0000ff]Sorry, I edited your comment. We try to maintain a family-friendly board here.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I was kinda peeved at the guy's comments. They were mostly "We need to study things longer and get more "biologicals" before we make any decision to change the proclamation." [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There are two sides to that story. One, some people would rather make NO decision than to make a wrong decision. They are called politicians and lo they inhabit the halls of legislature throughout the land. They are many and they are mighty and we get mighty tired of their foot-dragging.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The other side of the story is that it is good to have a "devil's advocate" in any group. Otherwise, the whole group can be swung to vote on any given issue just by what seems to be common consensus. It is not bad for someone to ask WHY? [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]This member raised his concern only after a quick move and second on the motion to just go along with my recommendation. His dissent brought up some further discussion and ultimately led to the biologist presenting even more good points in favor of adopting the motion. I think those that voted for it afterward, felt better about it than they did before.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]None of us likes to be questioned or challenged, but we should all be happy that there are a few officials who are looking out for us...either because they care or just because they like to "stir the pot"...like some of our members.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I was kinda peeved at the guy's comments. They were mostly "We need to study things longer and get more "biologicals" before we make any decision to change the proclamation." [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There are two sides to that story. One, some people would rather make NO decision than to make a wrong decision. They are called politicians and lo they inhabit the halls of legislature throughout the land. They are many and they are mighty and we get mighty tired of their foot-dragging.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The other side of the story is that it is good to have a "devil's advocate" in any group. Otherwise, the whole group can be swung to vote on any given issue just by what seems to be common consensus. It is not bad for someone to ask WHY? [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]This member raised his concern only after a quick move and second on the motion to just go along with my recommendation. His dissent brought up some further discussion and ultimately led to the biologist presenting even more good points in favor of adopting the motion. I think those that voted for it afterward, felt better about it than they did before.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]None of us likes to be questioned or challenged, but we should all be happy that there are a few officials who are looking out for us...either because they care or just because they like to "stir the pot"...like some of our members.[/#0000ff]
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