How green democracy works

In a rational debate, MPs discuss how shale gas extraction might be regulated. Tim Yeo commented that

This debate has shown Parliament absolutely at its best, which is probably why not a single word will be reported in the press or by the electronic media.

A pessimistic forecast - those of us who want Britain to become more prosperous again welcome this process, to which Tim Yeo is an important contributor.

Tom Greatrex remarked that

In the three weeks since I was appointed shadow Energy Minister, I have heard Lord Lawson describe shale gas as the biggest energy bonanza since the discovery of north sea oil, [and] the hon. Member for Brighton, Pavilion (Caroline Lucas) — I am surprised that she is not here today — say, “So what?” to the estimate of 200 trillion cubic feet of reserves under the Lancashire coast....

Did the Green MP prefer to avoid a rational discussion on shale?

Meanwhile, across the water the idea of a German euro referendum was criticised by Jürgen Trittin of Germany's Green party (Die Grünen), who said that:

To ask for referendums when they are against Europe is not democratic, but right wing populism.

So now we know. If you are a Green, democracy is just a tool to be used or laid aside, as benefits The Cause.