Salient. Official Newspaper of the Victoria University Students' Association. Vol 44 No. 13. June 15 1981
Democracy Threatened
Democracy Threatened
The problem with schemes like the smelter is that they close off other options-permanently. They do nothing to encourage the self reliance and resourcefulness which have been part of our national character. They take us away from national independence, and towards dominance by giant foreign firms. Worst of all, the way in which these decisions are being made excludes the New Zealand public. Who will have to live with the consequences!
Neil Anderson
Thanks to the Environment and Conservation Organisations of New Zealand (ECO).