Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jan 25, 2024 6:23:29 GMT 12
Lindsay Mitchell: THE DANGER OF THE TREATY DEBATE WEARING US DOWN.
Obligations under the Treaty must flow one way. No other prayers are required or permitted at the commencement of public service meetings.
Back to my list. Wanting an end to each of the above can, in no way, be described as racist, or hysterically, 'white supremacist'. An end to these practices would be consistent with an end to racism. Not the reverse.
Individually we each have our own objections to what has developed. Not just over the past six years, but decades. There can be no doubt that over the coming months and years the debate will intensify. It may be far more effective to list and talk about practical concerns than argue the original- versus- evolved meaning and intent of the Treaty. The latter course is rapidly descending into the realms of how many angels can dance on the head of a pin. By all means a redefinition of the articles or replacement with a constitution should be an option. But if that relies initially on a referendum then the arguments that persuade will be much closer to home - through letters-to-the-editor, talkback, social media, around the dinner table and at the pub……
breakingviewsnz.blogspot.com/2024/01/lindsay-mitchell-danger-of-treaty.html
Obligations under the Treaty must flow one way. No other prayers are required or permitted at the commencement of public service meetings.
Back to my list. Wanting an end to each of the above can, in no way, be described as racist, or hysterically, 'white supremacist'. An end to these practices would be consistent with an end to racism. Not the reverse.
Individually we each have our own objections to what has developed. Not just over the past six years, but decades. There can be no doubt that over the coming months and years the debate will intensify. It may be far more effective to list and talk about practical concerns than argue the original- versus- evolved meaning and intent of the Treaty. The latter course is rapidly descending into the realms of how many angels can dance on the head of a pin. By all means a redefinition of the articles or replacement with a constitution should be an option. But if that relies initially on a referendum then the arguments that persuade will be much closer to home - through letters-to-the-editor, talkback, social media, around the dinner table and at the pub……
breakingviewsnz.blogspot.com/2024/01/lindsay-mitchell-danger-of-treaty.html