As Doomsday approaches yet again Messrs Peterson, Johnson and Humphries are increasing their frenzied attempts to guide their fellow Kiwis into supporting continuing the xenophobia of the past.
I'm not sure what motivates the above group and their supporters. It could be religious fundamentalism, political extremism, bloody minded fear mongering or just plain old age. One thing is certain though; they seem completely out of touch with the real world. I live in a world of peaceful co-existence and mutual respect, and really get off on the difference other races and cultures bring to my life. Perfect world, no, but light years ahead of the world that would come into being if the above ever got their way. Aaron Authier sums it up well in his letter of last week.
There is no doubt that the British shot themselves and their descendants in the foot when they proposed and entered a treaty with the Maori people. Under every just law known to mankind, that can never be changed. Maori are being compensated for the unlawful confiscation of their land and property, end of story.
How ironic it is that the people complaining today are the descendants of those who so callously denied Maori their just rights so long ago. With no thought of the misery they caused. Ah! Sweet irony.

Robin Bell, Omanawa.