YOU DON'T SCARE ME!

As we have all heard recently, there is a certain cowardly minority in our community who believe they have the right through their scare tactics to dictate the extent of the freedom New Zealanders have in what they say and print!

"This should not be!"

There is a saying which goes: "I may not believe in what you are saying, but I'll die for your right to say it!" I believe in the freedom of the press, it is this freedom which keeps tyrants and un-just dictators from controlling what we see and here, and it is this freedom which is a critical part of this country I love.

I believe the Majority of followers of Islam are peaceful, honorable members of society and it is a shame that their image is shamed by some who want to toss their toys out of the cot whenever someone says something they are not happy with. If everyone did this, nothing would get printed.

Remember this:

Yes, that is a Condom protecting the Virgin Mary. This very same exhibit was on display in Te Papa, our national Museum to the horror and disgust of many faithful Catholics. Was it removed? No. Was the Catholic Church apologized to from all those concerned? No. Did the Catholic Church burn down Te Papa and threaten anyone else who considered displaying it? No.

Interesting...

I guess the greatest thing about having double standards is at least you have a choice!

Think I'll have a Danish Pastry now or something.