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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
It's also a rather symbolic medium. And in this case, symbolism inherent in the lack of public consultation prior to erasure is hard to ignore.
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What is the value of a public consultation when so many members of the public have no understanding of the facts, nor a true stake in the issue?
It works this same way with nearly every issue a government deals with. If this issue is important enough, and enough people are upset with the decision, then it will be resolved at the next election.
That isn't to say public consultation isn't important, but I don't really see why it matters much here. There would have been many, many voices in support of removal...