Thread: Cahill vs McKie

I think most Kiwis think for themselves - its just that many , many of them are too afraid to voice an opinion for fear of ridicule or shaming or outright attacks from those who have differing opinions.

Ultimately , being offended doesnt make you right - it just means you disagree.

Originally Posted by Fee Knicks

I think most Kiwis think for themselves - its just that many , many of them are too afraid to voice an opinion for fear of ridicule or shaming or outright attacks from those who have differing opinions.

Ultimately , being offended doesnt make you right - it just means you disagree.

Unfortunately I think you give most people too much credit. I have yet to meet a non gun person that didn't swallow the media spin hook, line & sinker. Most that know me (including close family) know that I have/enjoy firearms but the only comments I hear on the subject are negative ranging from "murder tools" to "they'll all be gone soon".
I do try to educate/inform them of the other side but with most of them they've got both feet well and truly in the other camp without even realizing it.

Originally Posted by No good names left

Unfortunately I think you give most people too much credit. I have yet to meet a non gun person that didn't swallow the media spin hook, line & sinker. Most that know me (including close family) know that I have/enjoy firearms but the only comments I hear on the subject are negative ranging from "murder tools" to "they'll all be gone soon".
I do try to educate/inform them of the other side but with most of them they've got both feet well and truly in the other camp without even realizing it.

That is the problem and would probably apply to a majority of the population in New Zealand, they have been feed the lies from the media and that is what they believe.
The media have shaped the opinions of New Zealanders for a prolonged time and are like the police they will never admit to being wrong.