In reply to john arran:
> (In reply to simondgee)
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> The word Minority has a very clear definition ....
a very clear definition, which is quantifiable otherwise it is subjective unsubstaniated twaddle ... play those numbers out John?
> ...suggested but not supported fear that currently (and justly) popular and well-funded aspects of the BMC's work would lose out as a result of Olympic inclusion.
If it isn't ring-fenced funding from current streams (or new ones) something has to give unless we are pulling rabbits out of hats (I presume we aren't ignorant enough to 'assume' that).
> None of this is very difficult or in any way controversial.
Your right it isn't and I believe the majority of active climbers in this country would reserve judgement on climbing in the olympics.
> Again, the BMC is a body of elected representatives ...
...uhh ?...the word is 'representative' so where is the membership qualified mandate to pursue climbings inclusion in the olympics ...there must be something on which that action hinged...for all i know its never been asked of its members or maybe i missed it...?
Its not difficult to grasp...who and how has the decision been made to pursue the inclusion of climbing in the olympics and what are the implications?