Comments on: Give them “VC’s” not punishment

By: Michael Tyler

Michael Tyler — Thu, 27 May 2010 13:18:10 +0000

Comment continued … They commited the crime, they should accept the punishment with the stoicism of Ghandi, the Dahlai Llama, Jesus and not complain because they were caught. It is the only ethical thing to do, the fact of the matter is if you don't like the law then by all means protest for the law to be changed, write to your MP, run for local government, in a democratic society we are fortunate to have ways and means to express our opinions without resorting to damage of property and subsequent bellyaching because you were caught in the act should not be encouraged. Jesus didn't run when confronted by the law at the garden of Gethsemane, these men should not run either.
Good on them for having a social conscience but there are ways to get things done, they took the easy and illegal way and should pay for it.

By: Michael Tyler

Michael Tyler — Thu, 27 May 2010 13:17:24 +0000

I hate to disagree but I think the three men got what they deserved and would do well to accept whatever punishment is given them.
I am not for spying of any sort but there are ways and means of protest without breaking the law and as Jesus said, "Render unto Caeser the things that are Caeser's" which can be interpreted to mean "You must obey the laws of the land, and if not, you do the crime you do the time."

By: TriciaK

TriciaK — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:34:51 +0000

I am glad to see the actions of the 3 men at Waihopai discussed in the media. Scoop had an approving report of the first day's hearing, and the court reporter for National Radio gave a factual account. No bombast or hubris. I may not have taken the same action – deflating the dome – but I believe that covert spying on our citizens for a foreign government is not furthering the course of justice, and I admire the courage of the three. We need more prophetic voices in our determinedly secular nation.