Safety Matters

[alwaysinjured]

Have I Trev? didn't realise my opinion is so well documented. TBH I don't mind Constructive comments at all it's all the destructive ones and the generalisations being thrown around.

I think you will find my comment was more about what people are saying about other people.
Both groups have concerned views and I believe both groups want the best for the sport I love. but some of the comments fill me with despair. what ever your View and note I don't say Side because I really believe we all ultimately want the same thing. we all hold genuine beliefs that we want the best for our sport.

I will attending my first committee meeting soon, For those who have asked via email or PM If I've been coerced into supporting one view or the other, I've not even been asked or told to hold an opinion or view.

I'm out of this thread now because it's no longer a discussion and it truly saddens me.

Like all committee you have a choice , to speak up for what you believe, or stay silent in the interests of illusory harmony.

If you think For example it is patently ridiculous that fellrunner editor refuses to take articles on safety from those clearly competent to write them, to avoid " being seen to take sides" , then say so pesistently until the wrong is righted. If you believe it is wrong and say nothing or little you become part of the problem, not part of the solution.

If you think it is patently ridiculous that Andy W was refused a placeon the safety committee as the only safety qualified person, or that his motion on such issues should have been heard and voted, you have to say so as many times as it takes to change it. Or again you are part of the problem not part of the solution.

If you think it is wrong in any democracy for agendas and minutes to be secreted away, so that members can decide whether issues merit attention, say so and do not let go until sense prevails. If you disagree with how it is done and say nothing, again you are part of the problem.

If you think it is wrong that a presentation is refused on how safety should be managed, by people clearly competent To present it. Then say so, whatever the chair or others may think - find support for the view and outvote them, making sure you are not refused a vote.

Even if you are not on the safety committee it is your job to challenge anything you see that they do that you think has problems , or documents you do not think are right. Do not pass anything without proper scrutiny, and vote against unless you actually agree. You are the backstop in a properly functioning committee that stops wrong things getting out of the door. That has clearly failed in the past.

Destiny is in your own hands and we outside the committee are reliant on you to stand up forcibly for what you think is right, not what is expedient, or what is demanded by the chair.

And lastly, when it comes to compliance there are right and wrong ways, not just matters of opinion, Do not get bullied into collegiate responsibility for decisions that are not right.

Like the rest of committee you have a choice.
Are you part of the solution or part of the problem by staying silent?
Stand up forwhat you believe. That is all we ask.