Need for discussion is simply undebatable |
Whatever happened to the time when we could debate an issue
passionately, then go out for a beer? In fact, whatever happened
to open debates?
It seems we are ignoring diplomatic approaches to open discussion
in favor of the Alexander Hamilton/Aaron Burr method of settling
arguments: Challenge your opposition to a duel and kill him.
End of discussion.
Our city council members haven't quite reverted to dueling to
end debate, but they have taken to voting down discussions before
any lips move.
I don't understand the council's disdain for exploring issues
or problems and then hashing out a direction to take.
Last week, the council, with a 13-2 vote, basically said it
didn't want to weigh the pros and cons of having cameras installed
at traffic lights to help police catch and ticket red-light runners.
That's my take on it, anyway.
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