Re: Inviting questions from SPI

MJ Ray wrote:
> "Joshua D. Drake" <jd <at> commandprompt.com> wrote:
>>> 5. Will you abstain from votes about things not mentioned in your
>>> platform?
>> No, I think that would be silly. Just because it isn't in my platform 
>> doesn't mean I don't have an opinion.
> 
> Probably not.  However, I do think it means you have no mandate about
> it, so if it is not urgent, then you should abstain.

Folks,

I would be very disturbed by any candidate planning to abstain from any
vote not addressed in their platform.  For an absurd example, what if
everyone did this, but no one thought to include being in favor of ending
meetings in their platform?  You would never be able to official close a
board meeting.

When I vote for members of a board, elect politicians, etc. I expect them
to use their judgement in matters brought before them.  In fact, I don't even
mind them going against their election time declarations if they can give a
clear explanation of why and they show some humility about having
flip-flopped.

Best regards,
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