Comments on: Goff says culprits will “almost certainly” be executed

By: riki

riki — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:11:19 +0000

Goff really showed how unprofessional and amaetur he is with those remarks.

He’s revealing himself as a chinese communist buddy, in his own mind.

Certainly get communications from them, but not that insightful.

I do think there should be examples made at the top though.

By: adc

adc — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:14:49 +0000

I don’t see why someone that sexually molests then murders a toddler should continue to breathe oxygen, let alone burden the taxpayer for the rest of their days. (not saying these guys did that, but just that there are crimes that are so heinous that I have to disagree with reid)

In fact for these sorts of crimes I’d fully support a return to hanging drawing and quartering, or if anyone can think of a more painful and prolonged death, then that. Maybe a slow steamroller, or cheesegrater.

As long as there is of course absolutely zero doubt that they did it. That’s always the hard bit.

By: reid

reid — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 04:23:02 +0000

Well gd if you want to live in a country that executes people then why don’t you go there? Personally I’m quite happy to lock some people up for the remainder of their life and I wish we did that more often.

Killing someone except in self-defence is unacceptable anywhere, anytime.

By: gd

gd — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:17:01 +0000

this one of the things I like about the PRC they dont muck about with crims particularly of the white collar variety.

If Mr Petrecivic Roest and Bryers where citizens of the PRC by now they would be in a wooden box with the number of lead holes in them.

It gives a whole new meaning to good corproate governance

By: Put it away

Put it away — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:51:11 +0000

The chinese are half right, the criminals responsible for this should definitely be executed. But not in country where you can have zero confidence of getting a fair trial and that the people in the dock are the ones really responsible.

By: Ross Miller

Ross Miller — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:48:46 +0000

I think Goff was telling it how he sees it. The ‘loss of face’ and the need to take the heat off Chinese Government mismanagement/corruption means that San Lu’s (Chinese) management are ‘dead men walking’.

The only matter for debate is whether the executions will take place before or after the trial.

By: insider

insider — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:29:47 +0000

The reality is he is probably correct. IF you get shot for poisoning some American pooches what happens for killing babies?

By: Mr Dennis

Mr Dennis — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:23:08 +0000

The other big issue that seems to have been ignored so far is whether formula is marketed honestly in China. As far as I can find out it appears that formula is being pushed (illegally) as better than breastmilk. If this is true Fonterra needs to stamp this out, as although there is short-term financial gain to be made through this dishonesty the long-term effects on the reputation of our agriculture could be disastrous. And whatever the quality of the milk, increasing formula use will have negative health effects.
http://sjdennis.wordpress.com/2008/09/19/formula-marketed-as-better-than-breastmilk-in-china/

By: Redbaiter

Redbaiter — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:54:40 +0000

Execution of poorly performing management staff- all a necessary part of any free trade agreement with totalitarian dictators.

By: Murray

Murray — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:39:47 +0000

More likely to be photographed holding hands with them OECD.

By: OECD rank 22 kiwi

OECD rank 22 kiwi — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:04:45 +0000

Goff will be commending Saudi law enforcement next.

By: pushmepullu

pushmepullu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:55:35 +0000

Goff’s mindless hatred of entrepreneurs means he would have them executed if he thought it politically feasible.

But it is not so instead he cheerleads for his Chinese Communist mates to do the same and dreams of a day when he will be able to.

By: goodgod

goodgod — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:54:48 +0000

How the fuck can Labour snuggle up to China, condone their policy of capital punishment, yet at home they wail like seagulls at anyone who suggests the same for here, and are constantly pissing on America – a country that supports liberal democracy?

They’re criminally insane!

and fuck are they dense!

By: reid

reid — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:46:20 +0000

China as we know does make examples of senior executives in cases like these. It’s most unlikely they will touch NZ citizens since that would have a devasting effect on the foreign investment in China but Chinese San Lu executives are most definitely at risk.

I don’t really see why Goff felt a need to make his comment but on the other hand I don’t think he’s opened the door to any Chinese action they would have otherwise held off on making.

By: Danyl Mclauchlan

Danyl Mclauchlan — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:19:46 +0000

We seem to have been hearing a lot from Mr Goff lately.

By: OECD rank 22 kiwi

OECD rank 22 kiwi — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:47:32 +0000

Does the China Free Trade Agreement preclude New Zealand citizens from prosecution in China? Somehow I doubt it.

Is New Zealand now going to profit like crazy from the FTA with China in that small window of opportunity we have between now and when the Green’s/Labour shut down the economy thanks to the ETS?

Tis the season for TRUST.

By: dad4justice

dad4justice — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:38:32 +0000

Another gaff from Goff. Big Panda not happy. Bang,bang.