Mark J. Andy wrote:
>
> That said, the above statement disturbs me.
>
> Why should a protest committee's thoughts not be allowed to be public?
> Are they embarrased about what they were thinking? Trying to hide
> ignorance?
>
> I suspect not. More likely I suspect is an attempt to dodge controversy.
The reason the discussions of the committee are kept secret are the same
reasons that jury deliberations are kept secret in our judicial system. To
protect the integrity of the process. A committee member may be reluctant
to speak his/her mind or vote without prejudice if he knew that then entire
transcript of the debate would be published. If the committee cannot debate
freely without fear that every word spoken would be subject to endless
debate and ridicule, in this (or any other) forum, then the process would
cease to function.
I am disappointed that anyone would suggest ignorance, embarrassment or
"dodging controversy". That someone would suggest such a thing only serves
to underscore the necessity of secrecy. The PC's debates were sometimes
quite animated and never did anyone shy away from "controversy". If the
PC's deliberations were made public, any controversial position would be
left unspoken, much to the detriment of the sport. No one would want to
express a controversial opinion and open themselves up to public criticism.
Steve Hoelscher
#27 DSP
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