Santa and Falun Gong

There was a post yesterday on the City Vision blog, that actually agreed with.  That's noteworthy enough to blog!

They are calling on the Auckland Santa Parade organisers to allow the Falun Gong “Divine Marching Band” to take part.

I totally agree. I think it is disgraceful that we self censor ourselves to keep the PRC happy.

Now I wondered what the views of the C&R Councillors would be, especially as one of their own (Michael Barnett) is the Parade Chairman.

I was pleased to find that Aaron Bhatnagar had actually beaten City Vision to it, by blogging on Tuesday that he disagreed with his colleague, and explaining why.

In fact I have to give big kudos to Aaron for keeping the blog going, as a Councillor.  It's a great way to be accountable, and also to educate people on the issues.  With the election itself over, it's a great insight into the issues facing the Council – such as this post on what it means to keep increases down to .

Also I did have a chuckle at his post showing off the billboards that the John campaign thought up, but didn't use.

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