Guest JT Brown Posted June 23, 2012 at 04:22 PM Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 at 04:22 PM Should all motions be stated in the affirmative? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Foulkes Posted June 23, 2012 at 04:31 PM Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 at 04:31 PM Should all motions be stated in the affirmative?Yes (unless there's an over-riding reason for a negative wording).Now, care to elaborate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trina Posted June 23, 2012 at 06:07 PM Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 at 06:07 PM Should all motions be stated in the affirmative?Yes, in the sense that the motion should propose action rather than proposing non-action.No, in the sense that the motion doesn't have to have pleasant and positive-sounding language.For example, if you want to denounce someone's unethical actions, say what you mean -- don't start out with a motion to affirm and commend the actions of Mr. X, on the assumption that a large negative vote will eventually send the desired message of disapproval. (I don't think this is what you meant by your question, but this kind of suggestion that motions must sound positive has come up before on the forum...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Novosielski Posted June 24, 2012 at 09:26 AM Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 at 09:26 AM Should all motions be stated in the affirmative?Affirmative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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