Demands On Politicians
Sir, —Few would ask to be believed, as “Chaplain” asks, that they admire what the human will can endure. Such admiration prevails everywhere. Every normal New Zealander must see the sense of what Bishop Warren said. With our small population, politicians are at a premium. To help “Chaplain” “load guilt” on brilliant prospects too cowardly to face this physical strain of politics is
pointless, because Parliament needs men of courage. Bishop Warren was not illogical, and surely theologically sound, in asking for goodwill, so that elected Ministers can exert the will of the people without drains on their energy from greedy malevolence. To follow “Chaplain’s” argument to its untheological conclusion, why not dismiss bodyguards and let presidents die? He would feel his emotions of sadness and pride, but benevolence and bodily safeguards can prevent murder.—Yours, etC " A. B. CEDARIAN. February 27, 1967.
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Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31306, 28 February 1967, Page 16
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