Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 24, 2016 6:10:01 GMT 12
The New Zealand Herald 24/6/16
WRONG SORT OF FIGHTER
Hone Harawira is absolutely spot on when he says Maoridom needs a fighter.
Maoridom needs someone to lead and inspire, to encourage young Maori in particular, for they are the future, to embrace the great opportunities available in this wonderful country. A true leader and fighter for Maori can and will motivate young impressionable minds, excite them to the rewards that come from contributing positively to the community and the spiritual and personal enrichment that is there for the taking.
Education is the key and the right encouragement can provoke a response that will enrich and enhance the lives of those who respond not only for themselves but those around them and the community as a whole.
Unfortunately when Mr Harawira talks about leadership and fighting his reputation as an activist precedes him. His continual struggle for Maori, to right past wrongs, is broaching on offensive seeing as so much has been done and is still being done, through the Treaty of Waitangi settlements. But then it is easier to offend than inspire, and Mr Harawira is rather good at that.
J G
Red Beach
WRONG SORT OF FIGHTER
Hone Harawira is absolutely spot on when he says Maoridom needs a fighter.
Maoridom needs someone to lead and inspire, to encourage young Maori in particular, for they are the future, to embrace the great opportunities available in this wonderful country. A true leader and fighter for Maori can and will motivate young impressionable minds, excite them to the rewards that come from contributing positively to the community and the spiritual and personal enrichment that is there for the taking.
Education is the key and the right encouragement can provoke a response that will enrich and enhance the lives of those who respond not only for themselves but those around them and the community as a whole.
Unfortunately when Mr Harawira talks about leadership and fighting his reputation as an activist precedes him. His continual struggle for Maori, to right past wrongs, is broaching on offensive seeing as so much has been done and is still being done, through the Treaty of Waitangi settlements. But then it is easier to offend than inspire, and Mr Harawira is rather good at that.
J G
Red Beach