small is dutiful

Okay, this is a commentabout leading a smaller political party, however, I was struck by the similarity of this remark to reflections I'd had about leading a smaller church.

A smaller-size party and parliamentary membership does not necessarily equate to lesser demands; if anything, the opposite can be the case. The scale involved brings with it assumptions of proximity and availability; delegation can be difficult to achieve, because for many inside and outside the party 'only the leader will do'

Makes you think ...
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