9th September 2011, 01:19 PM
Thanks Chiz (and Martin)
Chiz, yes I'd prefer a democracy more like the Ancient Greece format. But with modern technology the entire membership can raise issues and have them voted on quickly and with ease. Look at the digital democracy for one version of this.
From the sound of it I would definitely vote for you (if I was a member). But would the 'system' end up corrupting, distracting or dissuading you from your mission?
Also on your last point.........exactly right. Is democracy the right way to decide issues like standards and guidance, enforcement of such and strategies for the future? I just don't know, everyone has their own agenda, axe to grind, idiosyncrasies. Who knows whats best to do? Can this be reached through debate? Or by dictation? Or by survival of the fittest? Trial and error?
One thing I am sure of..........once you give someone even a bit of power, most love to wield it and will hold onto it for dear life! (look at health and safety jobsworth officers in the construction industry).
I am only raising these issues for debate in the context of giving IfA ultimate control of our industry. Do we really want this? Do we really understand the full ramifications of handing it all over? I know I don't
Chiz, yes I'd prefer a democracy more like the Ancient Greece format. But with modern technology the entire membership can raise issues and have them voted on quickly and with ease. Look at the digital democracy for one version of this.
From the sound of it I would definitely vote for you (if I was a member). But would the 'system' end up corrupting, distracting or dissuading you from your mission?
Also on your last point.........exactly right. Is democracy the right way to decide issues like standards and guidance, enforcement of such and strategies for the future? I just don't know, everyone has their own agenda, axe to grind, idiosyncrasies. Who knows whats best to do? Can this be reached through debate? Or by dictation? Or by survival of the fittest? Trial and error?
One thing I am sure of..........once you give someone even a bit of power, most love to wield it and will hold onto it for dear life! (look at health and safety jobsworth officers in the construction industry).
I am only raising these issues for debate in the context of giving IfA ultimate control of our industry. Do we really want this? Do we really understand the full ramifications of handing it all over? I know I don't