It's a bit surprising that our (or, rather, this) New Zealand government is so blatant and out front about their racist, hate-filled agenda. They don't believe they need to hide anything or be careful or take their time. But if (as we have to hope and believe) their beliefs and policies represent the view of a minority of New Zealanders, then the rest of us have to assert our own values and beliefs and let them inform our response. I was impressed with how the Greens and Te Pāti Māori were able to support one another during the election campaign (especially in the debates), despite their differences.
This government has made it clear than they are coming for Māori, beneficiaries, renters, and others who are not part of the privileged, property-owning class. They hold political power for now, but they have taken the moral low ground. We have to remind ourselves that, despite the hissing we're hearing from what appears to be a three-headed monster, there are no poisonous snakes in New Zealand — just a few reptiles spitting venomous words as they try to remake the whenua in their own image.
We have to get angry, get together, and get to work. Your practical suggestions are a good start.
It's a bit surprising that our (or, rather, this) New Zealand government is so blatant and out front about their racist, hate-filled agenda. They don't believe they need to hide anything or be careful or take their time. But if (as we have to hope and believe) their beliefs and policies represent the view of a minority of New Zealanders, then the rest of us have to assert our own values and beliefs and let them inform our response. I was impressed with how the Greens and Te Pāti Māori were able to support one another during the election campaign (especially in the debates), despite their differences.
This government has made it clear than they are coming for Māori, beneficiaries, renters, and others who are not part of the privileged, property-owning class. They hold political power for now, but they have taken the moral low ground. We have to remind ourselves that, despite the hissing we're hearing from what appears to be a three-headed monster, there are no poisonous snakes in New Zealand — just a few reptiles spitting venomous words as they try to remake the whenua in their own image.
We have to get angry, get together, and get to work. Your practical suggestions are a good start.