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Boarrt Member ResponseTo The Times:Speaking for myself, I would like to comment on some criticisms directed at the School Board’s recent vote on ROTC because the vote did not reflect the views of the majority of those present in the audience,I do not think it would be desirable for the board or any other public body to conduct business on that basis. To do so would be to encourage a sort of mob rule’ where public discussions would be made on, the basis of whichever faction could bring in the largest percentage of the audience How would the critics feel if their viewpoint on some other controversial topic was held bya minority of the audiencethereby assuring a defeat? * The board is responsible to all the people of Leavenworth, NOT just to those attending the meeting. The rights and feelings of the minority must also be considered. If the board were to always follow the majority viewpoint of the audience, there would be no point in having any discussion at all, since a vote by the audience would settle the matter right from the start.All my comments recognize the fact that ultimate decisions are made by the voters as a whole in the voting booth and that the public is welcome at all public board meetings and their viewpoints will be considered,Thomas A. Carey 519 N, Broadway Leavenworth
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Leavenworth Times
Leavenworth, Kansas, US
Fri, Sep 12, 1975
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