Originally Posted by
matthandy
Which community is that exactly? The community that wasn't able to state an opinion during the election or the community of members who have posted on this thread (the official place for feedback I might add)?
I'd have a lot more respect for a politician that didn't barge on with an idea post election that turned out not to be popular with the people that he/she is supposed to represent.
To turn around and change his position based on community feedback, even if that means breaking an election promise is absolutely the right thing to do. I cannot see why anyone would be upset by that, if this is supposed to be a democratic situation.
I think some people are making an assumption that those who have an opinion on this motion have all posted in this thread. However, perhaps some people do not feel comfortable posting in this thread, but have otherwise expressed their opinions to TalkBoard members via PM. Perhaps others are masked from seeing this forum, and as such, are unable to voice an opinion on this thread. Just because there is a discussion here does not mean that this is the only place where opinions to TalkBoard members are expressed concerning this motion.