Fury as 'tiny minority' force meat and dairy ban at Warwick University

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[–]ActuallyNot 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (5 children)

just 774 students - about 2.7 per cent of 28,600-stong campus - were behind the plan, while 516 voted against it.

Just because 774 is 2.7% of 28,600 doesn't mean that 516 is the other 97.3%.

More of the students who voted on the measure voted for it. So it passed. That's how voting works.

[–]hfxB0oyA 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (4 children)

It says a lot about the consequences of apathy.

[–]ActuallyNot 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

Sure. Not caring, or not being aware that the vote was happening makes it easier for a group that does care to front up with a majority.

[–]dinker 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

Absolutely, awareness and engagement in the voting process are crucial for a healthy democracy. When people are informed and participate, it helps prevent minority interests from dominating decisions that affect the broader population.

[–]ActuallyNot 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Sure. And young people are crap at exercising their democratic rights, and student union politics don't usually matter. So you get low turnout at shit like this.

But the daily fail is spinning it like a top.

[–]dinker 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Media often plays a significant role in shaping public perception. It's important to encourage informed participation in democratic processes, especially among the younger generation, to ensure a more balanced and representative society.