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Old March 14th, 2008, 03:51 PM   #7
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Default Re: What does majority rule mean?

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Originally Posted by Popes
But look at the other half of the coin: those who don't want change. What if there aren't any? What if 6 want new divisions and 6 just flat out don't care either which way. That's an overwhelming argument for change. But it loses under the majority of 12 rule. It passes (6-0) under the majority of votes cast rule.
If the emotional appeals of the six who want change can't convince just one of the appathetic six to bother to vote on their side, I'm fine with the change not happening, generally speaking.
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