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Last
town meeting day the tiny town of Bakersfield, Vermont considered
whether to ask Congress
to investigate the impeachment of George Bush and Dick Cheney. While the measure failed by
just a few votes, look how difficult it was for supporters of the measure to voice their thoughts about
the issue. The moderator calls first on the opposition who attempts a motion to pass over the measure.
This prompts a vote (required by Roberts Rules of Order). The vote fails and the measure goes to the floor
for discussion. But the supporter of the measure has to interrupt the Moderator to get him to allow her to speak!
This is perhaps the purest example of Democracy being practiced in the U.S. today but even here people
have to demand a voice to be heard.
You may need a highspeed connection to view this video.
to investigate the impeachment of George Bush and Dick Cheney. While the measure failed by
just a few votes, look how difficult it was for supporters of the measure to voice their thoughts about
the issue. The moderator calls first on the opposition who attempts a motion to pass over the measure.
This prompts a vote (required by Roberts Rules of Order). The vote fails and the measure goes to the floor
for discussion. But the supporter of the measure has to interrupt the Moderator to get him to allow her to speak!
This is perhaps the purest example of Democracy being practiced in the U.S. today but even here people
have to demand a voice to be heard.
You may need a highspeed connection to view this video.