I would have thought it was quite simple Russell... I'm either a self-professed Christian soldier or I'm not...

Russell, I hope I haven't put you to too much trouble asking for a reference of your claim that I profess to be a Christian soldier.

Scott Y. Like Russell you appear to be uninformed regarding the history of this case. The post I wrote was based on what was reported at the time, which was that Mason had simply flicked his boy on the ear. The allegations of "punching in the face" and swearing have only just surfaced.

Tony, "these media types" have got it right.
see: http://www.greens.org.nz/node/12844

Russell, Family First et al. are not "enabling abuse" as you put it. Instead, they are echoing the sentiments of a consistent 83% of the population who believe that a smack for the purpose of correction is not child abuse.

I would like you to please give a reference to where I have professed to be a "Christian soldier". Thank you.

Also, just on a technical note, the correct link for my blog post is, http://section59.blogspot.com/2008/01/anti-parental-authority-law.html