I thank you Raki, I think that there is a need to understand that these comments aren't specifically personal and Guy sort of gets it the neck because he at least does comment on a public forum. However, never being able to see that some of the criticism IS justified and not just lamely toeing the party line every time, might at least have the effect of persuading some of us our message is reaching the parts much does not. I speak from bitter experience at managing to have the party whip withdrawn twice during my time on the council, there were just some issues I - and a colleague - could not support - sometimes you have to do what your constituents, and your conscience say. It is always a dilemma, to vote with the party you represent or for the people who elected you for their representation.In all honesty I cannot imagine that even Guy believes that everything being done by the ruling group is wonderful and that they haven't made some colossal mistakes. We all accept that things can and do go wrong but owning up to that and learning as you go on would be a start, just sticking your head up your rear and trying to b*llsh*t your way out is stupid. The cult of an all seeing, all powerful Leader - who is only one person after all, is extremely worrying. People have to be allowed to have views contrary to the party line and not be afraid to express them, otherwise what's the point of standing for election? Guy unfortunately has not covered himself in glory over the dreadful debacle over Sarah Trimmer Hall, neither to be fair have his fellow ward councillors, they should have been all over that like a rash, leaping up and down and on the case with planning enforcement, not being so wet and rolling over, it's been a real disaster for Brentford, and it deserves better.
Vanessa Smith ● 3039d