Cohousing-L Mailing List: Problems with Voting

[Racheli Gai (racheli]

I agree with the point that voting doesn't *necessarily* entail ignoring
those with differing views.  However, it makes it
very easy to do so.  People who find it hard, even when using  consensus,
to listen and acknowledge the validity of opposing opinions, are much less
likely to worry about that sort of thing when they have the numbers on
their sides.

I've worked with at least one organization which used Robert's rules.  It
seemed to me that the system allowed amazing level of manipulation by
those "in the know".  My impression is that it wasn't unique to that
particular group.   I "vote" for consensus ! :)

R. 



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racheli [at] sonoracohousing.com (Racheli Gai)
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