This is a sensationalised headline par excellence. I'm afraid the truth is far less interesting. To summarise:
- Brash says Maori were and are treated well in comparison to other countries, such as Australia where the Colonial powers used to "shoot the natives".
- Idiot in crowd says to bring it back.
- Rest of crowd groans and distances themselves from the comment.
- MSM takes quote out of context and gives the impression the ACT party want to shoot Maoris.
Where do they get these journalists and sub-editors from?
In no way should this be construed as acceptance of what the bigot in the crowd said. He/she should be heavily censured and party leadership should forcefully state that those views are not welcome in the ACT party. Sadly each political party has their bigots, one just needs to look at the Maori party.
Disclosure: I am a paid but non-active member of the ACT party.
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