All of the mods on the list either volunteered or were nominated by other members. A couple who were nominated declined and were removed from the list prior to the poll being created.
I too had hoped that moderators would not be necessary here. Recent events have pretty much proved that this was folly on my part.
As for the choices for mods, that is in YOUR hands, not mine. I believe that is the fair way to do this here. If the majority vote for NO mods, then that would certainly carry a lot of weight as well.
It's your choice. Vote and be counted. If you don't vote, you have no voice in this matter.