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Therefore, every nation, in fact every form of society, has to be a government
administered by human
beings.
2.
... government, and
that, like the Society it ...
BB
Appendix VII, Twelve Concepts (Short Form), p.575
XII. The Conference shall observe the spirit of A.A. tradition, taking care that it never becomes the seat of perilous wealth or power; that sufficient operating funds and reserve be its prudent financial principle; that it place none of its members in a position of unqualified authority
over others; that it reach all important decisions by discussion,
vote, and, whenever possible, by substantial
unanimity; that its actions never be personally punitive nor an incitement to public controversy; that
it never perform acts of government, and that, like the Society it serves, it will always remain democratic in thought and
action.
3.
4.
Why is it, they ask, that in A.A. no member
can be set in personal authority over another, that nothing like a central government can anywhere be seen?
5.
Why did we dare to say, contrary to the experience of society and
government everywhere,
that we would neither punish nor deprive any A.A. of membership, that we must never compel anyone to pay anything, believe anything, or conform to anything?
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7.
At that time I was not aware of
the almost unlimited supply the government made it possible for us doctors to obtain, neither had I any knowledge of the bootlegger who soon appeared on the horizon.
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