Nanny State Can't Fix Child Assault

"In the wake of the continuing horrific abuse of minors, there is a cacophony of shock, blame and proposed government solutions. But we must not forget that it is imperative that we get Nanny State out of our lives first," says Peter Osborne, Libertarianz Social Welfare Spokesman.

"Forget about expecting the Government to repair things. Nothing Nanny State attempts to do to stem the problem of child assault will make even a dent in the problem. The life of nothingness that is fostered by welfarism could only ever serve to degrade one's self value. It cheapens all of our lives. Ending the welfare state would mean only parents who want and care about children will start a family."

"Only New Zealanders as individuals can take control of the social ills facing us all today. Forget about Nanny State, it was she who set this disaster up in the first place and it was we who voted for it. Nothing can be done until we win back control over our own lives. This means getting Nanny State out of our homes, out of our workplaces, out of your children's minds and out of our pockets. The well being of our fellow citizens, neighbours, friends and relatives does not need to be centrally controlled and we certainly shouldn't be compelled to finance what is now proving to be a social disaster."

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Gordon Campbell: On Failures Of Care For Those With Mental Disabilities

Hard to imagine a more disturbing insight into the treatment of the vulnerable than the Health Ministry report on Te Roopu Taurima o Manukau. The Ministry has found that the country’s only kaupapa Maori intellectual disability residential care provider has been “seriously dysfunctional.”

The ministry says the business has failed to recruit and retain quality staff – and says the kaimahi (caregivers) that have been employed are seriously unsuitable for the job, lacking basic knowledge. But Te Roopu Taurima o Manukau doesn’t get all the blame. The report says there’s a significant gap under disability laws to ensure there’s oversight by qualified clinical professionals. More>>