When I returned to New Zealand in 1981 after working overseas, I have since been constantly astounded at the number of activists that have popped up over the following years. It seems that they are never happy unless they get what they want; and then of course it was never enough so more protesting etc.

I would like to pass on a famous phrase made by John F. Kennedy in 1961 . I think it was during his inauguration as president of the United States of America

Would all activists , whiners and wingers please take note: “Ask not what your country can do for you... Ask what you can do for your country”.

James Newman, Mount Maunganui