[andrewb]

I can see how, despite councillors being capable of making fair, and equal decisions, when an interest is involved, it's very easy to accuse them of doing wrong, to benefit themselves, or others. This is the same with moderation. I myself am perfectly capable of being fair and balanced with moderation, but I do have an interest to declare, therefore it's very easy for it to look like I'm moderating to favour the political opinions I prefer the most.

As such I will no longer take part in moderating political threads.