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 History’s double standardsThe writer of the letter in the Weekend Sun (11 May 2012) agrees that the Maori were “badly treated by the British.”However, and in no way intended as a justification, wasn’t that the inevitable and tragic accompaniment to such historical invasions, all over the world?History shows this. Some were more barbaric events than others,... A big thank you to hospitalA big thank-you to hospital staff, for the critical work that they do, from Mr Barnaby Smith, highly regarded, to the nursing staff nothing was too much trouble, it was almost a pleasure to be unwell, well almost. Perhaps Simon Bridges [who could be PM one day], and Glen, office manager, who were a great help in getting me a new WOF. could perhaps assist... Government drug dealingTo the David Mansfords out there - first do you know the meaning of the word tolerance? Secondly could you honestly say you detest the aroma of freshly opened pipe or cigarette tobacco? Thirdly why would you pillory a smoker who not only may be trapped in a habit, but unwittingly has become the victim of a government drug dealing scheme to a point where... The lie in the TreatyWith regard to Treaty Claims, Maori are quite correct when they say they were badly treated by the British at times, but these problems were all sorted out in the 1930 and 40s and at the time they payouts were full and final settlements.Given in, there may have been a few bits missed out, but they were insignificant in truth.The lie came in 1975 when... Freedom fighter’s nasty emailsI recently was admitted to Tauranga Hospital for an aorta-bi-iliac aneurysm repair. On the morning of admittance I received a email saying “I hope the operation is not successful, and that you die on the table.” Lovely, I thought. On 7 April I received another email from the same guy “Oh Bugger me I was hoping that you didn’t... Other products that kill peopleOn 6 May 2012, Tiriana Turia made a statement that tobacco kills people, which should be banned. I am a non-smoker and her statement prompts me to ask about other products which kill. Ban the sale of motor vehicles, alcohol, forestry and other labour intensive occupations, childbirth etc. Let’s not go overboard in regard to regulating what people... Top marksTop marks to G. Martin for going to print and saying what others would like to. How right he is in every respect. Good on you Graeme, I’m with you there. Good too for Roger Rabbits, especially in the two recent issues, again saying what most people would like to, but PC rules.
A Rittey, Bureta. Making the tough decisionsThe things to be achieved to make Tauranga a city that moves ahead with rates increases at no more than the rate of inflation.The art gallery would be given 12 months’ notice that it will no longer be council funded so will need to support itself and I’m sure people that can afford to, will support it. Plus an entry fee!The museum and storage... Parking infringementsOn Sunday April 15 on Papamoa Beach road just past Pacific Ave on the Beach side I saw an empty logging truck with its trailer on its back parked on the grass berm. As I came up to it I noticed a city council parking warden in a city council car pull up and park on the grass berm in front of the truck, the driver got out of his car and walking... Government finally tackles ‘obstructive’ council attitudesGovernment has finally found the intestinal fortitude to comment on and try to correct Council’s obstructive and frustrating attitude to progress and development by business people and entrepreneurs who could contribute so much to the improvement in the country’s economy.Council fees and planning theories are having such a negative effect... |
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