by Darshybaby on Fri Feb 21, 2003 5:00 pm
hi there,
I was in the debate, as Treasurer of Debates and was in Opposition. As of 5pm yesterday, I was told that the Rector would not be speaking about Cannabis and would not tell us what until the last minute.
Hence, when Matt Dyson started his Prop speech - btw - legalising cannabis for 10-18 year olds to brainwash them! - I was very much left with no case to oppose. It was a farcical debate and myself and my partner - Tony, had to improvise our 7 minutes. I do apologise for the quality of arguments, but we on the opposition would want you to hear us out, b4 somebody who went, begins to slag of the debate.
I agree it was shocking and as part of Board, would never want a repetition of such a performance.
On the matter of attendance - indeed it is the university who limits numbers and not the Board. We have just taken over, under difficult circumstances and are trying our very best to restore the society to what it once was. Please just support us and not go against us.
Thanks
Darshan