THE letter to the Bendigo Advertiser by Trevor Phillips in his 'different perspective on the art seating' forgets the salient point being made by some letter writers.
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It is not the art that is in question but the council process of procuring it.
It is not the 'discount mentality or any attempt to forget progress and improvement' to this city that most writers are objecting to nor do they forget the proud heritage and democratic stands made by our ancestors.
Democracy by the elected representatives of our community is the most important thing to remember, not the arrogance of some unknown official who can over-ride the elected representatives of this community.
Do we need un-elected officials doing things behind our elected representatives backs? (It was made plain that the councillors knew nothing of this purchase).
I for one find the seat attractive, but what is not attractive is the attitude by some that they rule the roost and know what is best for ratepayers and citizens in local government affairs of this city.
Do we want to go back to commissioners?
Art for Art’s Sake, but democracy is for the people.
Bill Collier
Golden Square