Letters to the editor: New Lynn terrorist attack shows lack of Govt focus on security matters

One wonders why we have such ineffective politicians and lawmakers comprising our New Zealand Government.

The recent debacle in New Lynn has highlighted a lack of focus and urgency on security matters.

In my view, for our government to know there was a real problem with other potential terrorists – some of whom are apparently still at large – and not take adequate action is not acceptable.

It is unreasonable to expect police to be able to prevent people who have complete freedom of movement from committing violent assaults on unsuspecting people.

Our Prime Minister is "frustrated" that the law prevented the man from being detained.

Well, she has at her disposal as much legal advice as should be necessary to create adequate laws to keep known and proven potential terrorists in prison or out of our country.

Where there's a will, there's a way.

I. Waugh
Rotorua

Be kind to Sri Lankans

There is a lot of people hurting over this despicable act, not only the victims and their families but also the many Sri Lankan immigrants that now call New Zealand home.

I wouldn't be surprised if all of Sri Lanka isn't in mourning.

One bad apple can put a dark cloud over a whole country. Surely, as a nation, we are over any discriminatory action from past experiences.

So, it's time to be especially kind to Sri Lankan people so we can pull together as a nation and feel the pain together.

United we stand, divided we fall.

Gavin Muir
Springfield

In and out

On Saturday, at 3.30pm in Rotorua, I had my first jab.

The place, next to Noel Leeming, was extremely well organised, the atmosphere pleasant, the staff charming and helpful.

I felt nothing but admiration for the efficiency and the pleasant interlude.

At that time, they had done more than 800 but there is still a way to go for the country.

So, if you want to get free of the lockdowns and closures, get your jab.

And, contrary to the expectations of some people I am still alive and well.

Jim Adams
Rotorua

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