The feeling of deja vu was legitimate after all
Ever since I heard about the anti-spanking resolution, I had a tickle of familiarity in the back of my mind. I finally looked at my old notes and discovered that on 12 June 2003, under Article 82 of that year’s warrant, we faced what sounds like a similar resolution to the one under this year’s Article 67. The 2003 Article 82 discussion went as follows:
- Mr. Fuller introduced Ms. Wolf, who spoke about the negatives of corporeal punishment. She said that the proposed resolution would not impose any legal obligations or liabilities on the town, and was not about legalities or forcing people. She said that if such a policy encouraged people to come forward for help, that would be wonderful. She said it is a proper topic for TM because it is everyone’s business and that if the resolution helps one child, it will be worth it.
- Mr. Kohl said this was not an appropriate subject to be considered by TM and urged the resolution’s defeat.
- Mr. Adams moved the previous question – debate terminated.
- Resolution was defeated on a voice vote.