The council wisely chose the third course. The resolution was sent electronically to 5,585 members, asking them to vote “agree” or “disagree” and inviting comments. The response was quantitatively strong (35 percent of those receiving the resolution) and qualitatively vigorous (thoughtful and spirited comments were given by 46 percent of the respondents). When the dust settled, the vote was 56 percent in agreement with the resolution, 44 percent in disagreement. The vote was unscientific since participation
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