"I didn't wear a badge, but I voted yes out of pure emotion."
I think you've nailed it 100% there. The Yes vote came from emotion, wanting to feel good about a situation we can only feel terrible about
"It's sad it didn't go through. It's such an insult. "
but this was a request from the elders.
You don't insult someone by answering no to a request and since when has age had some incontrovertible sanctity and authority?
This reminds me of the 1970s DLM thinking? The world's a mess but the guru will fix everything. Don't think it, just feel it. Just feel it. I recall it didn't work too well then and at least, right or wrong about the Voice, I didn't go with the feeling this time. I thought about it what was best for those who need help and I don't see the gurus, the elders, having some special Knowledge.
