Thread: New range laws and shooting on unregistered ranges

Originally Posted by Cyclops

A submission process isn't simply about the number of submissions, it should be about the quality of the submissions.

It isn't good or sufficient simply to oppose a proposal (or legislation).
Well reasoned and logical arguments are a vital part of a submission.

A select committee (or a council committee or hearing panel) need to be able to understand the reasons underpinning and supporting a submission.

A well reasoned, well argued submission has a much greater chance of success.

A submission process isn't a referendum. A majority of votes (in favour or against) doesn't mean anything. It isn't just a numbers game.

True, I watched several submitters spout off conspiracy theories and wild claims, only for MPs from all parties to visibly disengage.

But when the members of the governing party on a select committee pretty much ignore all the points made from one side, you need to start questioning the functioning of "democracy". Having been through the process myself, I doubt if I would bother again in future...