From the Summit of the Moral High Ground

Historical Archive This article is preserved as part of the historical record of this blog. It reflects the author's views at the time of publication. The content has not been substantively altered, although the HTML, accessibility and formatting have been updated to meet modern web standards. At the Trinity Senatorial Hustings the Vice Dean, Rev. Houghton, was kind enough to ask a question. I felt it appropriate to answer using the Bible as the basis for my reply. There was an audible intake of breath from the parishioners, as if I had committed some great trespass. I was never afraid to question authority, however. The philosophy of the "divine right" died out in the seventeenth century; no one is born to it. I adopt an approach to people of, "you have to earn my respect". Speaking to Rev. Houghton at the end of the hustings, I must say that indeed he did. The development of my personal morality has undergone several distinct stages; first I was t...

Historical Archive This article is preserved as part of the historical record of this blog. It reflects the author's views at the time of publication. The content has not been substantively altered, although the HTML, accessibility and formatting have been updated to meet modern web standards. As part of my election campaign I conducted a sample survey on three issues. Three questions were asked as part of the 2011 election campaign. This first example question shows how opinions would be surveyed on each States proposition. A link to the full proposition would be provided together with a summary of what the proposition sought to achieve. Proposition One Senator Le Gresley requests an increase to the cold weather payment in light of the increase in GST. Summary: The proposition sought to provide an additional cold weather allowance to people who did not qualify for income support following the increase in GST from 3% to 5%. I personally supported the propos...