What can a member do if they do not want an original main motion discussed?

When a member does not want an original main motion discussed, raising an Objection to the Consideration of the Question is the appropriate action. This procedural move allows a member to express opposition to the discussion of the main motion before it is taken up for consideration or debate. By doing this, the member is essentially saying that they believe the motion should not be discussed at all, effectively preventing it from moving forward.

This action is significant because it requires a vote by the assembly. If a majority votes in favor of the objection, the motion will not be considered further. This preserves the efficiency of the assembly's time and ensures that only motions deemed worthy of discussion proceed to debate.

The other options do not serve the same purpose. For instance, voting for adjournment simply ends the meeting and does not address the specific motion at hand. Raising a point of order pertains to procedure violations or issues unrelated to the specific content of the motion. Proposing an amendment changes the motion's content rather than opposing the discussion of the motion itself. Therefore, raising an Objection to the Consideration of the Question is the method aligned with the desire not to engage with an original main motion.