Hi John
The people of New Zealand spoke clearly on 8 November 2008 when they ousted Helen Clark's government, and allowed you to become Prime Minister.
The people of New Zealand have also spoken clearly over the last three weeks in the S59 referendum, and those who voted have sent you and your colleagues a message. We are heartened to read this morning that Cabinet will discuss the outcome of the referendum as early as next Monday. We are less heartened to read that you have told reporters from Sydney that you do not think a law change is necessary.
Perhaps you have other things on your mind today; matters of state, and matters of sport. But on the way home, and over the next few days we respectfully ask you to think again. New Zealanders, hundreds of thousands of ordinary New Zealanders have told the government that this is an issue which matters to them.
Please consider putting this issue back to Parliament John. If the government were to adopt John Boscawens's Bill as a government measure, we could have the debate again; but this time in a calm and rational manner, following a proper legislative process.
John, we support your government, and we want to see it prosper. We urge you to take the initiative here and amend Section 59 of the Crimes Act, continuing to protect our children from physical abuse, but just as importantly. not making criminals out of parents who are trying their very best.
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hundreds of thousands of ordinary New Zealanders
MILLIONS. ONE AND A HALF MILLION VOTED FOR AN IMMEDIATE LAW CHANGE
Why the fuck can't you even count? --- oh don't tell me, state school where teachers weren't allowed to discipline kids
This doesn't need to go back to a select committee. We've had the debate. Just pass the law.
And while we're at it repeal 139A of the crimes act too!
Want to fix schools in NZ. That's where to start!
A very good, very well reasoned post IV2. I sincerely hope that when John Key is able fully focus on this issue he will accept that nothing less than a law change is acceptable. As I commented on Homepaddock, this is a defining issue for me and John Key's reported responce does not measure up.
Johnny Boy has a decision to make.
Does he want to be a hustler, a politician or a statesman.
The hustler in him will be tempted to play the spin and earn brownie points from all and sundry.
The Politician will be looking at the consequences of various actions.
The Statesman (if he wants to be one) will realise that the people will follow him off the cliffs of doom if he shows courage here.
What are you going to be Johnny Boy?
Oh - and by the way - 1.4 MILLION is more than voted for any government ever in NZ's history
if this does not count as a democratic mandate - then nothing does. ever.
I hope you're emailing this to John, I2, just in case he dones't read your blog.
Anyone who wants their views on the issue taken notice of - whatever side of the debate they're on - should email the PM and cabinet ministers.
If your vote rests on a single issue it's even more important that you let them know.
Anyone who wants their views on the issue taken notice of - whatever side of the debate they're on - should email the PM and cabinet ministers.
Email? pointless. to easy to spam.
if you're interested write to your MP and the PM on paper. Unless Key changes his mind on Monday, FF & SST will have guides to do this up by the end of the week. Also talk to your local MP at his clinics or surgeries.
and the question is: why are you ignoring the largest democratic mandate ever in NZ?
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