The anti-smacking bill, the proposed spy-catching legislation that invades our privacy, the bank bill that gives trading banks, and the government, the right to confiscate our savings; are all examples of the rushed legislation of the past couple of decades, which are destroying our normal democracy.
If we do not wake out of our sleep we will find ourselves and our children living in a dictatorship.
We have one ray of hope. It lies in our own 'Joan of Arc” whose name is not Joan but Amy.
Amy Brooke of Nelson, is fighting to bring in that form of democracy that has operated in Switzerland for some considerable time, and which retains the absolute rights of the majority of Swiss citizens.
Amy's book '100 days” relates how the 100 days system works.
In brief, legislation cannot come into effect for 100 days during which time, if sufficient citizens demand it, a binding referendum must be held.
This certainly would cause our politicians to pause and consider their actions. At present we have selfish, aggressive, minorities running the country for their own selfish ends, and certainly not fotr the good of the country.
So Kiwis, find out about '100 days” and get into action to save your country. There is also a web-site www.100 days.co.nz

John Mills, Mt. Maunganui.