I went along to the constitutional advisory panel meeting at the Historic Village to listen to panel member Dr Michael Cullen explain the concept.One of the more probing questions asked was; in view of all the rights people are insisting they are entitled to, should there not also be a similar list of their responsibilities set out as well.
It was fascinating to see Dr Cullen, who assured us he was no longer a politician, behave as if he had perfected the art of politics since he had left the scene.
Despite the fact that considerable time was given to questions and for people to voice their opinions on the issue, I came away with the view that the so-called conversation which they are claiming to have with us all, could be explained by removing the 'versation bit” which of course, leaves one with the con.

R McGuinness, Tauranga.