John Key's insistence in pushing his dream of a flag change is dwindling with no faith in his select committee and their decisions.

To except an amendment petition to include the red peak flag after submissions had closed and been rejected by the committee, is out of order and indicates no confidence in the committee.

To refuse to acknowledge public opinion polls of 70% to 80% to include: ‘Do you want a flag change yes or no?' shows he does not abide by public opinion or a majority decision and only shows his ignorance. Strength and solidarity can prevail. Join together and start a nation wide petition on the following grounds.

John's acceptance of a 50,000 petition, is presentation to parliament for a change of law. To include it in the first referendum without first checking its authenticity. His failure to recognise polls between 70% and 80% to include do you want a flag change. Failure to answer questions and why urgent matters are always passed on party votes instead of confidence voting.

A strong petition must be accepted with parliament stopping the flag saga with money over going to child poverty health and housing.

K Allen, Katikati