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...bill that proposed to give the issue to the student body in a binding referendum failed after a heated debate. Almost 20 minutes of argument ensued over whether the bill--which was similar to a motion that failed last week--could be introduced...
...begin with, I strongly urge the council to place the question of how to allocate the $40,000 before the student body in a referendum vote. Furthermore, as voter turnout in recent computerized council elections has been deplorable I urge the council to conduct the referendum by hand. Send representatives into dining halls. Place them in strategic locations in front of the Science Center and other academic buildings. Make them available to explain and answer questions about the various proposals. And most importantly, leave room for students to express their own ideas as to where the funds should be directed...
...band for Springfest. Indeed that was admirable. Yet, with a student body of only 6,400 people, all living within a few mile radius, every council decision that has a large impact on the Harvard community should involve some kind of grass roots campaigning. Let the "$40,000 Question" referendum be a beginning, not another act in isolation...
...opening remarks, President Noah Z. Seton '00 promoted his idea of putting the question to a binding referendum...
Council members in favor of the referendum talked about regaining the respect of students by placing the decision in their hands...