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.  
 
		
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