Maori Party Labels One Man, One Vote Supporters as
Racist
The Maori Party’s approach of bullying
and intimidation against those who have stood up for one
person, one vote, in Rotorua, is a dishonourable act by
Members of Parliament that should know better. Democracy
Action, a pressure group which champions democratic values
is calling-out Waiariki MP Te Ururoa Flavell for his intimidatory comments regarding the
Rotorua District Council vote to accept unelected members
onto Council committees.
Democracy Action Chairman Lee
Short says:
“We all accept that reasonable people can
have differing views on race-based appointments onto local
councils, but for a Government Minister to label those who
stand for democracy as ‘racist’ is frankly
outrageous.”
“We call on Mr Flavell to withdraw his
offensive remarks. Bullying and intimidation have no place
in democratic debate."
“The Rotorua Council should have
conducted a referendum on this issue. For a constitutional
change such as this, the consent of all the citizens needs
to be
sought."
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