I had expected more informed comment from NZ First MP Clayton Mitchell than was published is his column on May 1 in The Weekend Sun.

John Key does listen to people, he has apologised for tugging the hair of a waitress, and has learnt his lesson. What more is he supposed to do?

The decision on the sale of a minority share in state assets was a primary policy of the 2011 election. Does Mitchell's involvement in politics extend that far back?

Certainly the five-year passports were introduced by the Clark Government post-9/11. Due to demand, they are reverting back to 10 years. Dealing with ISIS is imperative, they're more dangerous than Al Quaeda, and attract many

Western malcontents who are encouraged to operate in isolation. Remember Sydney recently.

Re: the TTPA agreement, NZ instituted negotiations prior to Key as Prime Minister, and ‘Time' this week states this is important to 11 countries. It will influence 40 per cent of global GDP, but the Left always oppose free trade. Winston's bunch never let facts stand in the way of decisions! Many people quietly support a flag that would reflect our present day reality, rather than one designed in 1908. The 1835 flag for the Confederation of Chiefs was more impressive, and was adopted by Shaw Savill as their flag.

Clayton, unless you have something useful to say, keep quiet and not demonstrate you are a fool.

A Owen, Katikati.