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Quotable Quotes

The following are quotes that have grabbed us for one reason or another. Some sum up the issues involved, while others display astonishing depths of arrogance and ignorance. Some are funny, some are sad, and some left us frankly speechless...

Winnie comes up with a winner...

Winston Peters speaking to constituents on Law and Order during the election

"In Tauranga 2 weeks ago the P.M. said law and order is no problem. She has security guards. You don't...."

Astonishing Arrogance

This quote clearly illustrates what we up against - the level of arrogance is breathtaking. The person concerned is a private individual, so shall remain anonymous, were they a public figure we would name them.

"Aaaarrrgggh

The problem with victims is that they often want vengeance - "eye for eye"type of rubbish.
The whole point of our justice system (for all it's faults) is that it tries to remove biased participation from the process (whether it be the victims, or the offenders mother).
Anything else and you can get an even less balanced system than we already have..
Keep the (understandably) overwrought out of the criminal process is what I say..
Let them stay away and eat cake.

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That last line really says it all....