The Committee Will Come To Order
The older I become, the less of a fan I am about doing things by consensus. Having meetings, democracy, letting everyone have a voice is usually not the best way to go. It gives the illusion that everyone has a say in what happens but the end result is usually something that no one really wants.
These are pictures of the Arizona 9/11 memorial that was constructed near the state capital last year. Needless to say, it has caused and uproar due to it's content. Also needless to say, it was designed by a committee.
When we think of war memorials, we tend to look at Pearl Harbor, or the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, or the Iwo Jima Monument in Washington. Monuments to the spirit, determination and valor of those that sacrificed their lives so we could all be safe and secure from enemies either real or imagined.
However, as a society, we have been tempered by the media and the legal system and told that we have to have a broader view. We need to look at how anything we do effects everybody.
The end result is a monument that makes us question our acts and not glorify our deeds. Needless to say, those that lost loved ones in New York or Afghanistan are not very pleased. They don't want others second guessing their sons or daughters death.
When we form a committee, we all lose something. The painful truth is, putting all your eggs in one basket is sometimes a better idea. Sometimes it is better to speak with one voice. We need to remember that it is better to find a competent individual and trust that they will do what is best for us. When we compromise by committee, no one is going to be happy.
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