Edinburgh Councillors and Progress
Edinburgh councillors' fear of progress is questionable. According to John McLellan, a Herald columnist, even basic artificial intelligence tools can cause issues, hindering the green agenda and improvement of public services.
The erosion of trust in local democracy is a concern. The columnist cites the example of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy, who is serving a five-year sentence for conspiring to finance his election campaign with funds from Colonel Gaddafi.
the green agenda will do nothing to improve Edinburgh’s public services and further erode what’s left of any belief in local democracy
This event may contribute to the decline of faith in Western democracy, as seen in the French turning away from it.
Author's summary: Edinburgh councillors' fear of progress hinders improvement.