Friday 21 January 2011

Does the Sanhedrin Operate "Democratically"?

On the one hand [OT1H], each vote on a Sanhedrin counts the same
On the other hand [OTOH] there is a definite hierarchy that precludes junior members from contradicting their senior members during the debating phase. Thus opinions are solicited from the most junior members first in order that they not contradict their seniors.
And On the other Hand again :-) - the seniors MAY contradict their juniors
So the answer is YES and NO
OT1H The Voting is indeed Democratic
And OTOH the discussions are quite
Hierarchical
Thus, even Sanhedrins are complex!
Shalom
RRW

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