Some countries have a written constitution. Some have an unwritten constitution. I don't see how an unwritten constitution has any value, any credibility. In reality, it doesn't in New Zealand. New Zealand apparently has an unwritten constitution. According to some here, not many. According to some that means something. Not many. In my experience and … Continue reading Does New Zealand have a constitution? No. What would a NZ constitution look like?
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How do we weed out the madmen and the tyrants?
"In the world I see - you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding … Continue reading How do we weed out the madmen and the tyrants?
Always leave Clementine, loving is leaving
I was fascinated by the cover story in last weekend's Canvas magazine written by Clementine Ford and Naomi Arnold. She really managed to make being a young Mum sound really, really, awful. Here are some of the quotes that I found most stimulating and thought provoking ..
Who gets to define hate speech?
Hate speech is an intensely controversial topic. I am firmly of the opinion that hate speech should not be further formalised into legislation without a significant amount of public debate. A nation-wide referendum at the very least. There needs to be a great deal of transparency around the process. That is our Democratic right.
Do we understand misogyny?
Do you know what constitutes misogyny? Do you understand what the word misogynist means? I respect the Wikipedia definition of misogyny which states: “…is hatred or contempt for women.” Their definition carries on for another 259 words. All informative. Useful. But that one simple sentence sums it up very succinctly and sensibly. I worry that … Continue reading Do we understand misogyny?
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