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Robyn Hutchison's avatar

From personal experience, I am aware that the burden of knowledge of corruption and harmful wrongdoing by powerful authorities is immense. The dilemma for the incumbent is whether or not they can, without hesitation, contemplate the possibility of more people being harmed due to their inaction. For me, and for Barry, regardless of inevitable painful consequences, the answer to that question was a resounding No! It is a situation that we all hope we never have to face but, if/when we do find ourselves in such a position, knowing that no-one else will act if we don't, I believe (for those for whom their emotional wiring is intact) the human conscience dictates the course of action.

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Winston Peters has a track record of self-service and disappointment for those who expect anything substantial from him. He may have had a soul once but, regrettably after 40 years, the system appears to have tainted whatever integrity he once may have had. Seems to me that anyone who elects to be a career politician is there for all the wrong reasons.

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