New Zealand- Progressive or not?
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JCM
Moderator
Joined: 15 Nov 2003
Posts: 275
Location: Christchurch since last century
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Posted: Sun Jul 04, 2004 2:47 pm Post subject: |
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Like most places, including forums, strongly expressed views about politics and religion can cause antagonism and are usually better avoided.
NZ is, in my experience, a country where the great majority of people follow a 'live and let live' philosophy. |
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aurora
I Like It Here
Joined: 20 Nov 2003
Posts: 52
Location: Christchurch, NZ (formerly Adelaide, AUS)
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Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2004 4:34 pm Post subject: |
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I would consider the current Prime Minister to be very progressive.
One of her agendas is that NZ becomes a more secular society. As an example, during a dinner for the Queen in late January 2002, she deliberately chose not to say grace. |
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Sazzle
I'll Hang Around A Little
Joined: 25 Jan 2004
Posts: 16
Location: Twickenham
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Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2004 9:17 am Post subject: |
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I dont know about now, but 20 years ago NZ was definitely unprogressive..
They had a fear of socialism.. odd, really..
Commies were under every bed..
hippies were foul.... and to be beaten up regularly..etc..
And dont dare think your own thoughts.....
I am hoping tht its better now..which is why my family and I are going there...
If I am wrong, we can always leave again...
If we must. |
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