Monday, May 24, 2004
Does anyone miss the arrogance?
Apparently Labour accept that they may no longer know best. It has gotten so bad I almost feel sorry for them. Not long ago the flicked the Privy Council despite widespread and fairly well backed opposition, now days any hint of a lost vote can trigger a u turn.
Justice Minister Phil Goff has backed away from law changes taking a more permissive approach to sex between consenting children aged between 12 and 16.So telling all 12 year olds to go for it, just because a small number do now is a bad idea? Well - you got there eventually Phil, even if it wasn't quite on your own.
He says the Government will take its lead from the public, and has suggested that retaining the status quo is now the most likely outcome.
Earlier yesterday, Mr Goff was quoted as firmly favouring the law taking a more tolerant approach to teenage sex.
He said the law as it stood risked turning teenagers into criminals and had to be changed.
National's law and order spokesman, Tony Ryall, accused the Government of trying to sneak through the legislation and doing an about-turn in the face of negative reactions.
