You are quite correct with your analysis. I listened to the interview you refer and was bemused by Chris Trotters caution regarding the lady. We should consider her frame of mind at the time of her offending and not be too harsh in criticising her. Just her or every persons that commits an offence?
It may be of some value to have candidates for Parliament declare any mental condition, past and present, as they are required to do with assets. Perhaps an annual psych evaluation would be a good investment for the electorate.
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Jan 17, 2024
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Oh !!! Yes !!!
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Thank you for this post. You have done a public service of great value. A absolute cracker! Most right-thinking NZers agree with you. I heartily recommend that we forum posters spread Mr Laws message far and wide
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Exactly. All equal under the law, but how many other accused shop lifters do you see on the front page of the papers?
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Golriz Ghahraman Festive Season Saga
“My recent behaviour is consistent with recent events giving rise to extreme stress response, and relating to previously unrecognised trauma,” she said.
Huh? This reads like a fairy tale dreamed up by the NZ Woke Brigade to get affected parties off the hook. “Be kind”.
“With that in mind, I don’t want to hide behind my mental health problems, and I take full responsibility for my actions which I deeply regret”.
Talk is cheap -
Ms Ghahraman thanked Scotties Boutique “for the kindness and empathy” it had shown her during this time.
Is the public expected to believe her explanation? If so, it is an insult to their intelligence. Why do politicians continue to assume…
Golriz Ghahraman Festive Season Saga
“My recent behaviour is consistent with recent events giving rise to extreme stress response, and relating to previously unrecognised trauma,” she said.
Huh? This reads like a fairy tale dreamed up by the NZ Woke Brigade to get affected parties off the hook. “Be kind”.
“With that in mind, I don’t want to hide behind my mental health problems, and I take full responsibility for my actions which I deeply regret”.
Talk is cheap -
Ms Ghahraman thanked Scotties Boutique “for the kindness and empathy” it had shown her during this time.
Is the public expected to believe her explanation? If so, it is an insult to their intelligence. Why do politicians continue to assume…