Posted by Thanks but disagree, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood, on Oct 30, 2012 at 9:29 pm

Mr. Carpeneter should be commended for his generous offer.

However, unanimity has no place in politics, which by nature involves dissent and debate.

True enough, in a perfect world, we can use this disagreement to enhance our own points of view and not engage in any personally destructive behavior.

But I'd take the petty and vindictive behavior that unfortunately usually comes along eith disagreement any day over unanimity. That is, unless one expects only resolutions supporting mom and apple pie.

For this reason, unanimity is even more deadly for the "important" issues.

Posted by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood, on Nov 1, 2012 at 5:13 am
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"unanimity is even more deadly for the "important" issues."

In my nine years as a Director of the MPFPD we NEVER decided an important issue on a split vote. This was accomplished by working very hard to understand each other's perspectives and then finding the best solution for the citizens whom we served.