Posts by ScottY
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it will result in some people who would already have been thrown in prison, being thrown there for longer.
Meaning more people in prison, surely?
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Graeme, an excellent analysis. I'm pleased that the Bill is nothing like as draconian as the legislation in the US. What worries me, however, is that this may only be a start, and that the usual law-and-order mob will start clambouring for additonal offences to be added to the 3 strikes list - like, say, every 3 years.
My more fundamental objection is that NZ's incarceration rates are already among the highest in the developed world. Do we really need to be throwing more people in prison?
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He's got to run out of bullshit and retire sooner or later.
I used to think that about Leighton Smith and Larry Williams. Still waiting...
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Garth Godly (Auckland)
There's no serious evidence to support this wild proposition. These tiresome claims that the scientific opinion is overwhelming should be seen for what they are - an attempt to divert our attention away from the majestic power of our Lord Jesus Christ.