Reaction To Petition (Press, 1 May 1986)
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Summary: Reaction To Petition (Press, 1 May 1986)
In a letter published on 1 May 1986, L. A. H. Bogren responds to a previous piece by S. M. and G. R. Blackmore regarding the Homosexual Law Reform Bill. Bogren expresses concern that politicians who supported the bill appear to be following a trend of modern liberalism, which he critically likens to a “lais-sez-faire” attitude. He argues that this liberalism prioritises individual freedom at the expense of community values. Bogren contends that even if the petition against the bill had gathered only 100,000 signatures from eligible voters, it still warranted attention from representatives in Parliament. Specifically, he highlights an incident where a member of Parliament from a North Island electorate voted for the reform despite a local petition opposing it, which had been signed by 80 per cent of constituents. This oversight suggests a disconnect between representatives and the views of their electorate, which Bogren predicts may lead to some politicians losing their positions in the next election.
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