Conviction is good

I  generally don't read the news stories aabout council discussion. They are not debates.

I was there. I do;t need to read who said what.

But last week, I was a shut-in. I read the story about the 'workshop" held to discuss the  joint works and parks facility.

I read there was a walk-out.

That's funny. I thoughtI.  I don't remember anybody walking out.

Then Iremembered; it was me.

And that brought back the feeling I had  at the time of total futility.

It was clear a majority  had previously discussed the issue and  made a decision.

I've seen it all before.

Each one ,rises from his seat, so-to-speak, to speak his/het designated lines in support of the project.

There  was  no pretext of Council deliberation.

The only thing left iwas to convince the media and the public of the rightness of  their decision.

"It's so badly needed"   was the cry.

"There is no option " was the plea..

"We must move forward. "

'The people expect us to make the decision."

"Anyone who doesn't have the courage to make a decision should not  be at this table."

The last shot came from Councillor Abel.

The Councillor is aware this Council was elected to correct many decisions made by the past Council.

He's just not sure which and he doesn't want to  take any chances.

 So he carries it  further back to safer ground.

"This Council  has had to clean up the mess created by  past Councils." he frequently proclaims

Councillor Abel has come to view himself as the  Saviour/ Gladiator  of all that is righteous.

While I myself , with my service in past councils, am the obvious culprit.

              Wid that God the gift wid  gie us
               To see oorselves as ithers see us.

Councillor Abel is a person of Supreme Confidence.