Opinion: “State of the Nation”
The "State of the Nation" live debate on New Zealands race relations status was beyond disappointing. The programme
producers lofty goal of having a "long overdue" discussion was not realised - just tired old rhetoric and politically
correct platitudes espoused by the vocal minority.
What was revealed was the level to which the New Zealand public (particularly Pakeha apologists)have allowed themselves
to be indoctrinated with lies about our land and our history. Supposed "Principles" of the Treaty? "Taonga" meaning
"treasure"?
No mention of the existence of the National Archives-ratified Littlewood Treaty, which will single-handedly eliminate
the Treaty grievance industry once enough people know of its content? Clearly, the truth was a negotiable commodity this
night.
What a great shame. All we really learnt was that the "State of the Nation" is simply two entrenched and divided rac aty
of Waitangi - something I thought that we already knew. Thanks for nothing.
Yours faithfully
Dylan Tipene – Auckland NZ.