Secret Ballot Overload

From 2Millionth Web Log

Sandwiches...or sandwich combo?

I'd love it if someone on the progressive side of EFCA would demonstrate the absurdity of the secret ballot absolutists by insisting that every element of the segment, from who speaks in what order, to topics of discussion, and so on, be preceded by secret ballot.

Look, I'm not averse to the principle--and the EFCA doesn't abandon secret ballots. But it does offer a choice.

And sometimes secret ballots are, to be honest, a little much. For instance, I doubt anyone insists on deciding dinner plans by plebiscite...though I could be wrong...