Chances are, when one person has a question, many people are asking the same thing.
But questions, by themselves, can become dangerous. To remain in balance, a question needs an answer. Left unanswered, questions can ferment and fester. They turn into loaded questions, or even accusations.
A loaded question implies an answer. An accusation – well – we all know what an accusation is.
A number of residents recently came to the paper with some questions about the upcomgin Port aux Basques come home year celebrations. They were fair questions.
Cathy Lomond, the come home year committee chair, was able to provide answers to those questions. With nothing to hide, she spoke openly and candidly about how the committee went about finding musical acts, how they pay them, and why it is done that way.
For example, she explained why putting out a public call for service providers is more fair than creating a list and asking only those on the list. Imagine if the government only invited certain companies to pave roads, instead of putting out public tenders inviting any company to submit a bid. Which way would be more fair?
Now that the questions which were brewing in the community have been asked and answered in an honest and open way, we can move on and focus on celebrating come home year. That wouldn’t have happened unless people were willing to come forward and ask those questions. That wouldn’t have happened without open and honest answers.
Those unhappy with the answers provided by Mrs. Lomond should listen carefully towards the end of this year’s celebration. Outgoing committee members will be asking a question of all residents.
Who wants to be responsible for organizing the next come home year?
Those who answer the call will have a chance to change how things are done, if they so choose.
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