Lincoln Students Defer Decision (Press, 4 May 1972)
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Summary: Lincoln Students Defer Decision (Press, 4 May 1972)
On 4 May 1972, a special meeting of students at Lincoln College was held to discuss pressing issues, including the proposed Springbok tour scheduled for 1973. The students voted 173 to 119 to defer any further discussion on the tour until the next meeting, to be convened in June. This decision was made to allow members of the student association time to review documentation prepared for and against the tour, as well as to consider its potential impact on New Zealand society. Additionally, during the meeting, the student association expressed support for the legalisation of marijuana. They called on the Government to impose stricter penalties against the "excessively profitable" distribution of marijuana, while simultaneously discouraging the distribution of other narcotics, including LSD and opiates. The students advocated for improved rehabilitation facilities for those affected by drug addiction. Furthermore, in a significant policy shift, the association voted in favour of reforming laws regarding homosexual acts, proposing that consensual acts between adult males in private should no longer be considered an offence. This meeting reflected the students' active engagement with societal issues and their desire for progressive changes in legislation and drug policy.
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