Demands for resignation
Sir,—ln our society, wherein we have become so intolerant of opinions in conflict with our own personal views, the first lesson politicians must learn in order to survive is to become resigned to demands for their resignation. Anti-tourists have demanded the resignation of Mr Couch; pro-tourists have demanded the resignation of Miss Waring; primary school teachers are demanding the resignation of Mr Wellington. Each day in Parliament someone is demanding the resignation of someone else. Publicity seekers know that a demand for someone’s resignation earns a good headline, whereas a more restrained request for someone to “reconsider” doesnot merit a mention. The difference between requesting a reconsideration and a demand for resignation is the difference between justified impatience and arrogant intolerance. Every three years the voters may elect or reject candidates on the basis of party, personality, policy, promises, prejudice or petulance. What more can we wish for?—Yours, etc., G. M. EDMONDS. June 22, 1981.
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