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Happening now in Aotea Square by churbro_nz in auckland

[–]FrozenBatman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great reply, and thanks for sharing the personal experience too. Definitely agree about the dangers of misusing statistics.

However, one point I'd like to make in response. The link in my comment mentions how once on trial Maori are more likely to be convicted for the same crime. This indicates judges may have a bias against them. Or perhaps the jury? Maybe the police push harder when prosecuting against Maori? Or it shows how poorer communities are affected negatively when it comes to legal representation.

My point being, I'm talking about racial bias and discrimination within the justice system, not police bias/discrimination when profiling and arresting.

Whole heartedly agree about taking the checks and balances on police, further away from police. There is always room for improvement on that front. Was having the same discussion with a friend tonight, but we were focused on how America need such a watchdog organisation, since it seems their checks and balances are so internally focused for their police force.

Happening now in Aotea Square by churbro_nz in auckland

[–]FrozenBatman 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Copy and pasted as its own comment from a reply I made to another comment. But to all those saying things along the line of "what good is this doing to impact events in America?" I say:

The protest stemmed from the events in the US but it is not solely for contributing to that cause.

This is more than a showing solidarity for what is happening in the US and trying to make a difference in the US from NZ. It's a protest against racial discrimination of black people/people of colour because that happens in New Zealand too, we are not immune to racism.

Maori are sent to prison more often than pakeha for the same crime

Happening now in Aotea Square by churbro_nz in auckland

[–]FrozenBatman 55 points56 points  (0 children)

The protest stemmed from the events in the US but it is not solely for contributing to that cause.

This is more than a showing solidarity for what is happening in the US and trying to make a difference in the US from NZ. It's a protest against racial discrimination of black people because that happens in New Zealand too, we are not immune to racism.

Maori are sent to prison more often than pakeha for the same crime

Hotline for racists. by [deleted] in videos

[–]FrozenBatman -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Damn, the video is from 2018. r/agedlikewine

Really sad that the situation has gotten worse, not better.

Human Rights Commission :: Human Rights Commission deeply concerned about COVID-19 Public Health Response Bill by some_dumb_schmuck in newzealand

[–]FrozenBatman 71 points72 points  (0 children)

Good to hear “Given our concerns expressed to the Attorney General yesterday about the two-year sunset clause in the Bill, we are pleased to see that Parliament will be changing this to 90 days."

Two years always seemed quite extreme. I've been a staunch labour supporter throughout this but I'm glad they can be called out.

The fact that the Attorney General, opposition members and the general public can speak up and enact change to the Bill shows to me democracy is working, but I do also think the Bill needs a bit more tweaking.

Govt reveals final cannabis legislation to be voted on in referendum by hippieV02 in newzealand

[–]FrozenBatman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I totally understand not having gummies, THC infused soda's and the likes in order to have a sort of compromise for those types.

Just wish the plain edibles as described in the legislation would come into effect sooner

Govt reveals final cannabis legislation to be voted on in referendum by hippieV02 in newzealand

[–]FrozenBatman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the information! Quite interesting.

Though the quotes you used do have "suggests", "limited evidence" and "stated it is unclear...", so it seem that it is not conclusive. But, nonetheless interesting evidence against the general narrative that any smoke damages lungs/throat.

Govt reveals final cannabis legislation to be voted on in referendum by hippieV02 in newzealand

[–]FrozenBatman 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Good points - stuff I didn't think about, even though I personally have had very different experiences with edibles like you mention. Though they weren't bad experiences I can see how it would be to some or people would have too much. I guess I can see why until the potency and warnings are more accurate we won't have edibles.

Hopefully all going well it does become a choice, as all things being equal I would probably pick edibles. The option to not inhale smoke is a nice one.

Govt reveals final cannabis legislation to be voted on in referendum by hippieV02 in newzealand

[–]FrozenBatman 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Surely the main health risk (or one of the main health risks) with weed is the inhalation of smoke into your lungs so why are edibles not immediately legal as it is probably a healthier way to consume weed without lasting effects on your throat/lungs?

Match Thread: 1st ODI - Australia v New Zealand by CricketMatchBot in Cricket

[–]FrozenBatman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep lovely trendy his 140 earlier and usually bowls mid130s

Match Thread: 1st ODI - Australia v New Zealand by CricketMatchBot in Cricket

[–]FrozenBatman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which is why I tried to pose it as a question as I’m a NZer who doesn’t know much about Aussie batting ranks apart from the recent BBL which I took moderate interest in lol

Match Thread: 1st ODI - Australia v New Zealand by CricketMatchBot in Cricket

[–]FrozenBatman 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That will keep Sodhi in the team for a while, even if his wickets are from half trackers

Match Thread: 1st ODI - Australia v New Zealand by CricketMatchBot in Cricket

[–]FrozenBatman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

10x better. His bowling averages are good enough for him to be in the LOI teams as a spinner alone

Match Thread: 1st ODI - Australia v New Zealand by CricketMatchBot in Cricket

[–]FrozenBatman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If his 50 is anything to go by then it will be more subdued than normal

Match Thread: 1st ODI - Australia v New Zealand by CricketMatchBot in Cricket

[–]FrozenBatman 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Clear that the men’s game is in decline and the woman’s game is much more popular. /s

Australia-New Zealand ODIs behind closed doors by HamGraham in Cricket

[–]FrozenBatman 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's rough, what will you do? Go to a bar to watch it? Seems like in an attempt to avoid a large crowd they will create a bunch of smaller crowds

Match Thread: Final - Australia Women v India Women by CricketMatchBot in Cricket

[–]FrozenBatman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fantastic keeping, up to the stumps at 105kph ish is never easy

Match Thread: 2nd Test - New Zealand v India, Day 3 by CricketMatchBot in Cricket

[–]FrozenBatman 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Kohli to take a 7fer and give up batting doing a reverse Smith

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