Harbor Light – 2021/05

Newcomers to AA’s General Service Conference are often surprised at the pains taken by the Chair of Conference to make sure the minority has a second opportunity to present its own views. Even after extensive debate on an issue, followed by a vote in which a substantial unanimity is reached those opposed are polled individually to see if they wish to speak further to their minority view. In fact, numerous instances can be cited in which this minority view is so compelling the Conference has then reversed its previous decision.