We live in a time of incredible change.
Politically New Zealand has moved right, America left and Fiji down the toilet.
On the investment front, the share market has gone from the flavour of the month to last weeks sour taste which of course is when clever investors are accumulating stocks.
Finance companies have gone from the chosen investment vehicle of many because of promised high incomes – to a sector which become populated by so many rip-off merchants that it now only exists due to government guarantees.
Our climate is changing – ask the poor cockies who are suffering with drought. Hawke’s Bay has received just 60% of its normal autumn rains and that means going into the winter without enough grass.
But one thing never changes. And that’s New Zealanders love of knocking those with the guts to express an opinion.
As you know I have suggested that our current local body electoral system – the way we elect our councillors – is wrong. I have suggested that there is a better way. I have made these suggestions because a). I believe the current system is nothing short of stupid and b). I want to start a debate on the matter. I want ratepayers to have their say.
And what has been the result – personal abuse.
I am told that I’m a Prima Donna because I have questioned the need for Wards. I am accused of slagging ward councillor Maxine Boag when I’m on record as saying she does a good job in her ward.
Don’t get me wrong – the abuse is like water off a ducks back but what is disappointing, is that people, rather than giving their opinion on the wards/no wards debate, simply choose to abuse someone who is keen to see the best electoral system possible for Napier.
I say to these people – abusing me is a waste of your breath and will do nothing for Napier.
If you have a considered opinion on the matter of how your councillors are elected – have your say. Let’s debate the merits of your views and my views. Let’s debate the message not waste our energies slagging the messenger.
Dare I even suggest it – let’s be positive and get the best outcome for Napier.
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