The Council Way of Doing Business

Tribal Council passed legislation to call for a referendum vote to allow alcohol sales in the casino. It was the right thing to do, but Chairman Mike Parker broke protocol by calling for the vote immediately after the move to pass and second.
Wolfetown Rep. Susan Toineeta was visibly upset as she wanted to express her opinion as to why the proposal should be defeated.
I likely wouldn't agree with what Toineeta was going to say on two fronts. One is many of her constituents, along with voters in other communities signed a petition asking for this referendum. The other is it's fine if Toineeta has a moral objection to alcohol consumption, in fact I actually respect that, but I don't share her moral objection, especially since wine is a part of the Communion I take in church, and I do distinguish between consumption and inebriation. I don't feel it's right for someone's moral objections to be forced upon me.
However, I will always support the free exchange of ideas and freedom of expression even for opinions I don't agree with. This isn't the first time Chairman Parker has disrespected tribal members' right to express themselves. Remember Snowbird? I'm just surprised that he did it to a fellow council representative.
So protocol was ignored to squelch opinions those in charge may not want to hear. Susan, welcome to the club. It's one that's becoming more and more prestigious.