Referendum ‘09
A couple of items here about the referendum on smacking.
TVNZ and Stuff and The Yes Vote .
The discussion is around the wording of the referendum:
"Should a smack as part of good parental correction be a criminal offence in New Zealand?"
I would happen to agree that the wording is somewhat misleading. It will beg a question in response: " How do you define ‘good parental correction’?"
However you define ‘good parental correction’ pound to a penny it’ll be different from mine.
I’m not sure a ‘yes’ answer is a sound choice, mainly due to the fact that what I mean by ‘good parental correction’ is left wide open to mis-interpretation.
To be honest I’m on the fence about where I am going to cast my vote. I just feel uncomfortable about feeling as if I’m being painted into a corner.
Kinda makes you smile, kinda confuses me completely
