This policy also helps members keep the focus on their common purpose.
It does not engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any cause."
We would be like a political party.
I believe this tradition is important for individual AA members as well.
Maryann
Tradition 10: An Oxymoron?
In theory, it is a wonderful Tradition.
As the old saying goes, by not making a decision you are making a decision.
The same goes for not having an opinion.
This Tradition is also some sort of oxymoron.
Take 10 alcoholics and ask their opinions.
You will probably get at least 12 opinions.
All alcoholics have opinions, most of them strong ones.
Controversy is what makes AA grow and prosper in a spiritual sense.
It has been that way ever since AA began.
All one needs to start a meeting is a resentment and a coffee pot.
AAWS itself goes into the public courts litigating to protect property.
By doing so, AAWS violates the confidentiality and anonymity of individual AA members and thus invites public controversy.
AA the Fellowship and AAWS - the business and publishing empire - are different entities.
As a business, AAWS has often violated this Tradition and places AA in jeopardy.
Just a personal opinion.
