tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post7839156183031475075..comments2023-12-21T23:44:40.324+13:00Comments on Maui Street: A toast to Joris De BresMorgan Godferyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16151402259122819244noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post-46036879374183227062012-05-22T13:58:51.055+12:002012-05-22T13:58:51.055+12:00Wish people would own their statements more - Anon...Wish people would own their statements more - Anonymous.<br /><br />This country post contact was founded on an agreement where Tangata Whenua would maintain their sovereignty over their lands and resources. Whether that is through local government seats or not, the underlying issue is that authority for iwi and hapuu having a say in issues has been denied, stolen or whatever else you want to call it.<br /><br />Currently it is not at all Maori who are privileged.Marama Davidsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post-82940551648493015822012-05-22T08:24:30.983+12:002012-05-22T08:24:30.983+12:00Joris de Bres counters Crimps racism by denouncing...Joris de Bres counters Crimps racism by denouncing the overwhleming democratic referenda result on Maori seats in local government. My bet is many Maori voted against this too. <br /><br />This view represents separatism and privilege gifted to one race or culture above another. <br /><br />That world view does not represent equality for the human race in 2012, nor could it ever be called equality. <br /><br />The world is not black and white any longer is it Morgan?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com