Kairdiff Exile wrote:I agree with WillThisWork - it is a representative rather than a direct democracy. We elect the Trust Board to represent us as best they can rather than to defer to us on every single decision. On this issue, where there is a very strong and very clear consensus of what lower league fans think about, it should be obvious to them what their mandate dictates they should do. But we've not had any communication confirming they will do so - which is odd when most supporters' trusts have issued a statement condemning the proposals.
I hope this is just a reflection of the fact that they're busy running the club but are acting in accordance with supporters' wishes rather than that they're taking a different course of action.
I'm don't see your logic. Either you believe that the club should take into account the views of supporters or they should not.
You seem to be arguing that the board should represent the views of supporters but not consult. I don't know what the views of supporters are and to think everyone agrees with my view that this plan stinks would be the height of arrogance on my part.
Also you misunderstand the democratic view. Representatives have to consult and listen to their constituency. Having done so as representatives they are entitled to disagree with their constituency because the are appraised of further facts. If this were not so they would be delegated.
However it is entirely undemocratic to act without this consultation. I'm sorry to say this but both yourself and Willthiswork, quite simply dont what you are talking about.
In terms Gavin et al are perfectly entitled to say to supporters I have listened to what you say. However notwithstanding your views I have decided that it is in the best interests of Newport County to act in a way at odds with what you want. And in a democracy you can vote me out come the next election.
What they can't say is, I am not going to listen to what you have to say.
Also and directly to Willthiswork. I agree that the board can't consult on every decision. But on the big ones, which fundamentally affect the future of our club I believe they have to.