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I agree that Speaker Trevor Mallard's actions on sprinklers and loud music were unwise and counterproductive, giving fresh energy to the protesters at Parliament, but I also think National's call for a vote of no confidence in the Speaker and Act's David Seymour talking to the protesters will have exactly the same effect —not to mention the possibility of more votes.
Bryce Edwards (NZ Politics Daily) has also not helped with his walk through the camp, videoing chalked inscriptions of love and apparently believing a speaker who said they would expel protesters calling for violence. Bryce, where have you been? There have been umpteen placards and speakers advocating violence and not one expulsion.
In my opinion, the most sensible course of action at this stage would be for the police to ask protesters once again to remove their vehicles and if they refuse to do so, start to remove them, if necessary with army backup.
Protests which involve camping on Parliament grounds and blocking roads is illegal. National, Act and Edwards should not be seen to support them in any way.
The protesters are concerned about their rights while totally ignoring the rights of others.
Hear the contrary views of Bryce Edwards and Morgan Godfrey talk with Corin Dann, Newshub, about how to handle the protest.
-- ACW
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