I for one don't want to be in that 80% and if you are reading this then you probably would be offended by my comments earlier. That is the nature of the beast. Look at the contentious issues at the moment.
- Tax cuts and GST increases
- Raising the driving age
- National Standards for Primary schools
We complain about these things but hardly any of us have any back bone behind our complaining. We just sit there and say "What difference can I make?"
Well you can start by doing a bit of research on what the issues are. This will help you to make informative decisions. Stop just accepting the status quo. Think for yourself and act accordingly.
We will normally get passionate about things that are dear to our hearts, although we need to be open to support other injustices as well. Let's start with the National Standards. Have a look at this link www.handsupforlearning.org.nz
Anne Tolley our minister for Education is bullying our school representitives. See if you can find the article about how her ministers are threatening to fire Board of Trustees who don't implement the National Standards.
You might think "why should I care, I have no kids or my kids are all grown up?" You will be surprised to find that when you are informed on issues it gives freedom and gives you a right to express your thoughts.
If you are concerned about what the Government is doing with National Standards I recommend you print off the pettition that can be found in the above link and get your friends to sign it and send it off before the end of May. By doing this you can have a part in making a difference.
Trial National Standards Not Our Kids
