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\item the facilitator checks for consensus by: \item the facilitator checks for consensus by:
\begin{enumerate} \begin{enumerate}
\item asking if there are any stand-asides. By standing aside one is saying “I dont like this idea, and wouldnt take part in the action, but Im not willing to stop others from doing so”. It is always important to allow all those who stand aside to have a chance to explain why they are doing so. \item asking if there are any stand-asides. By standing aside one is saying “I dont like this idea, and wouldnt take part in the action, but Im not willing to stop others from doing so”. It is always important to allow all those who stand aside to have a chance to explain why they are doing so.
\item asking if there are any blocks. A block is not a “no” vote. It is much more like a veto. Perhaps the best way to think of it is that it allows anyone in the group to temporarily don the robes of a Supreme Court justice and strike down a piece of legislation they consider unconstitutional; or, in this casein violation of the fundamental principles of unity or purpose of being of the group. I should note that the usual language in Occupy Wall Street is that a block has to be based on a “moral, ethical, or safety concern thats so strong youd consider leaving the movement were the proposal to go forward”.
\item asking if there are any blocks. A block is not a “no” vote. It is much more like a veto. Perhaps the best way to think of it is that it allows anyone in the group to temporarily don the robes of a Supreme Court justice and strike down a piece of legislation they consider unconstitutional; or, in this casein violation of the fundamental principles of unity or purpose of being of the group\footnote{I should note that the usual language in Occupy Wall Street is that a block has to be based on a “moral, ethical, or safety concern thats so strong youd consider leaving the movement were the proposal to go forward”.}.,
\end{enumerate} \end{enumerate}
\end{enumerate} \end{enumerate}
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