Some far-reaching political proposals are currently under review which could impact the shape & form of New Zealand in the future.
I would be far more sanguine about outcomes if our elected political leaders had a track record of voting according to the wishes of their electorates.
Unfortunately we have had several examples in recent years where this has not been so – in the number of MPs, the anti-smacking law etc.
Would it be too simplistic to ask that politicians heed the opinions of we who elected them? Or, should they choose to ignore us, they have the courage to say so openly and explain why - are we considered incapable of understanding the issues, or likely to consistently make the wrong decisions?
We can of course always chuck them out at the next election but hey, that's an awful lot of years to get things wrong and how much time do we have anyway?
Jacqui Kersley, Matua.
2 comments
Heeding voter opinion
Posted on 29-03-2013 13:43 | By algail
Politicians in NZ are few and far between. Statesmen we have none. For too many years we have seen people get into Parliament and push their twisted perverted polices be they financial moral or any other twisted philosophy. NZ is and has been governed by fools for too many years. Things got worse with MMP when unelected idiots get into Parliament not having clue how to do the job and many of them getting portfolios. Via private member bills put forward by unelected MPs the very fabric of NZ society is being eaten away . New Zealand will never be 50% of the country it used to be again we are doomed to mediocrity high morals have virtually gone apologies are just about nonexistent these days. Example has anyone apologised for the pay issues teachers are being knocked about by. No Govt takes any notice of what the Electorate want they will just do what they please. Presbyterian support services are now about to suffer under Govt wrangling offering the great work Presbyterian support offer to an Australian outfit . I have heard that the Australian company has been offered the south island and if the Govt gives them the North island then they will do the whole lot a lot cheaper. This govt will desert every worker and tax payer it can to get its hands on money with no respect for the people who will lose their jobs and companies that will close down . The profits from this wrangling will all pour over to Aus rather than being spent here, where for God's sake is the sense in that. There too many examples of Govt idiocy to go on but I hope people get the drift. Sadly it doesn't matter who we put into power the results will be the same. Alastair Bethlehem
Democracy
Posted on 31-03-2013 01:51 | By Johnnyredneck
Direct democracy does not work. The only country that runs on a system where the public vote on all bills did not allow women to vote until the 1960's. in other words joe public is stupid, let the politians make mistakes what ever... But never let the public take control.
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