in that they have allowed themselves to become politicised
they would save more lives and prevent more fires
by calling for smoking, or lighters, to be outright banned
...
you can lead a horse to water
but can you make the rider legally obligated to make it drink?
when someone leases a car
is the lessor? legally obligated to ensure the car is used safely?
that the fuel tank is filled with the correct fuel?
the battery replaced when it's flat
and the tyres changed before the car slides off the road in heavy rain while speeding?
i applaud the desire to save lives
but trying to legislate that the responsible
become responsible
for the irresponsible
is irresponsible
...
may as well legislate that parents be responsible
for the actions of their children!
bars
for the actions of their drinkers!
waitangi tribunal beneficiaries
for the actions of their members
teachers
for their students
lost a fan today
they would save more lives and prevent more fires
by calling for smoking, or lighters, to be outright banned
...
you can lead a horse to water
but can you make the rider legally obligated to make it drink?
when someone leases a car
is the lessor? legally obligated to ensure the car is used safely?
that the fuel tank is filled with the correct fuel?
the battery replaced when it's flat
and the tyres changed before the car slides off the road in heavy rain while speeding?
i applaud the desire to save lives
but trying to legislate that the responsible
become responsible
for the irresponsible
is irresponsible
...
may as well legislate that parents be responsible
for the actions of their children!
bars
for the actions of their drinkers!
waitangi tribunal beneficiaries
for the actions of their members
teachers
for their students
lost a fan today
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