John Key’s hoardings are adorned with the slogan “Vote for a Brighter Future”, I often find myself wondering if National’s definition of “Brighter” includes the stifling of free speech by way of motor vehicle.
Local activist James Sleep was today exercising his democratic right to protest when he was approached by an entourage of 4WDs carrying Wairapara MP John Hayes and John Key. Sleep attempted to get out of the way however he soon found himself being propelled backwards by the force of Hayes’ car. The car continued to accelerate for 20 metres until bystanders forced him to stop. Sleep described the incident as frightening and thought he was going to be run over. When the car stopped Sleep was aggressively tackled onto the ground by a male escorting Hayes.
Sleep has since laid complaints of assault and careless driving with the New Zealand Police.
September 18, 2008 at 11:08 pm
If the insanity of one JH is anything to go by, it is suprising that young Sleep didn’t become a martyr for freedom of speech in the same way Christine Clark became a martyr for worker’s rights.
http://www.converge.org.nz/watchdog/93/10memor.htm
September 18, 2008 at 11:37 pm
It does seem eerily reminiscent of that doesn’t it.
September 19, 2008 at 11:45 am
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