Quote Originally Posted by Philipvs Vallindervs Calicvla View Post
To clarify the relevent point: I have said repeatedly in this thread (including in response to you) that the manner in which the Council is run should be decided by the Council by democratic vote; particularly when there is only one dissenter. In this instance we have a Council which has decided democratically (multiple Councils in point of fact) that they wish to formally say a prayer before opening business. This is democratically decided view of the democratically elected Councillors; it should not be overridden by the National Secular Societ, or anyone else.

In particular, the Courts should not make a habit of interferring in the running of the Executive, we don't use them for that.
A council can not democratically decide the rights of its members, no more than it can democratically decide to send one of its members to death.

Democracy does not mean majority rule, it means virtually the opposite: minority rights, the rule of law, and a reasonable decision making process.


If a council is not willing to abide by what is most probably the law, then it will be taken to court.