[ladygreek]

Originally posted by AKA2D '91
Situation: There is a serious issue going on in your chapter. It has been heavily debated and discussed. It's now time for the vote. The vote is called, you have your 'Yes' votes, your 'No' votes and those who have 'Abstained'.

My question is why is it necessary to abstain from the vote?

Doesn't it make more sense to stand for something (for or against the measure) as opposed to just saying "I have no opinion on the matter at all"?

This is something I have yet to understand. IMO, there is no in between, either you are for or against.


Your thoughts...

Really, this issue isn't limited to greekdom, but I'd like for the Greeks out there to respond.

Actually as I re-read your post, I had a question. Why did the abstentions upset you? Were they people who had something to say about what was going on and then backed down when it came to the vote? If that is the case, I would be ticked off too.