It's been suggested (among other things) that our Prime Minister's visit to Christchurch 'dressed like a Muslim woman” was a knee-jerk reaction symptomatic of the PC brigade, and that 'socialist lefties” made the situation worse by watering down the traditional NZ way of life.

Firstly, Jacinda Ardern was wearing black, as do many ethnic groups when in mourning, including Europeans and especially Maori. She was wearing a head-scarf to convey decency and respect for the 50 murder victims and their distraught families. Is this a problem for the right-wingers?

And by whom are we referring to as 'traditional” in the NZ way of life? Maori, Pakeha or any of the other 200-plus ethnic groups who have made NZ their home? What is meant by condemning the PC brigade? Is it because we speak out against bigotry, racism, ageism, sexism, homophobia and xenophobia?

Come on guys, we are living in (hopefully) a more enlightened 21st century, where through better education and a closer look at the evils of history we are able to make rational and peaceful decisions to overcome those who try to divide us - much like the white supremacist gunman who fortunately failed.

AD Gyde, Papamoa Beach.