On Sat, 21 Mar 2020 20:35:28 -0500, Tony <lizandtony at orcon dot net
Post by Tonyhttps://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2003/S00232/little-must-rule-out-using-covid-19-distraction-to-slide-through-hate-speech-laws.htm
He should drop it until we have some positive results from the ministry of
health.
Relying on a press release from the "Free Speech Coalition" extremist
group is not good enough, Tony - try reading this for a more balanced
view:
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/120264595/justice-minister-forges-ahead-with-hate-speech-laws-for-new-zealand
The focus started with the appalling airing of video at the time of
the Christchurch shootings. Listen to the speech from the Prime
Minister. I doubt any party wants to be seen to supportthe worst of
material circulated on social media, or that any of the government
parties want to put forward legislation that cannot be supported by
all parties (with the possible exception of ACT of course!)