It is said that when leaving the close of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, Benjamin Franklin was asked
“Well, Doctor, what have we got—a Republic or a Monarchy?”
He is said to have replied
“A Republic, if you can keep it.”
That for over 200 years has been the question.
Whether we will remain a Constitutional Representitive Republic where the Rule of Law Limits Government and protects the Rights of the Individual
Or whether we will bow to the Tyranny of the Majority ie the Rule of Consensus.
I have been told I have at times been too picky about Constitutions, ByLaws and Rules of Order
I stand GUILTY of that Charge.
I believe in the Rule of Law and given a choice between turning a blind eye to Violations in pursuit of what do they usually claim?
"moving forward as a unified committee with a shared vision"
I find that personal priniciples and integrity require me to stand up against Violations of Constitutions ByLaws and Rules of Order
And since Robert's Rules of Order happen to be part of our ByLaws I demand they be respected as well despite the attitudes of some who say
"arguing points of Roberts Rules of Order in such manner as to stop meaningful conversation, or in order to try to set someone up for failure."
Hint when someone violates Robert's Rules of order NO ONE is setting them up for failure they have BROKEN the Rules.
That is the difference between me and those who think
"If you want to see something positive you will have to
remove and exclude those who chose to not work with
others."
I say follow the Constitution, ByLaws and Rules of Order or accpet the consequences
THEY say do as we tell you to do and stay silent or be removed for not thinking the same as we do.
Consensus Uber Alles
Updated: Monday, 1 December 2014 9:15 AM CST
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