Sterilise underclass to stop child abuse - Michael Laws

Go Mr Laws!! He always speaks what is on his mind and isnt afraid to do it. Probably one of the most honest politicians around. Big ups Michael i agree with you too.

I think the last sentence of the article sums it up perfectly - "There are too many people who should not have children."

I'm delighted he has the balls to stand up for what he believes in (and I would say what a vast number of New Zealanders believe in) - now THAT'S refreshing.

My only concern is that any one of those hundreds of children that are removed from their parents' care each year could grow up to be brilliant and as a country we may miss out on that if their parents had been sterilised.

I daresay this'll all blow over and nothing more will be said...

How about a compromise? Since you need a licence to own a dog - how about applying the same approach to children....

That is, prove that you are capable of giving them the environment, time, love and care they need. Oh and having the finances to throw them in the crèche 9-5 and/or hire a nanny wouldn’t count.

This way it applies to everyone irregardless of demographics.

P.S. The issue about Wanganui vs Whanganui was more about that the time, money and hot air wasted could be better put towards education against alcohol, drug and child abuse.

I fully agree with Michael! Why should children suffer in the hands of these people or be shoved around the cyf system. The world would be a better place without the underclass

I just think it is very sad that a Mayor of NZ believes that if you are unlucky enough to be born into an 'underclass' then you have no hope and you don't even deserve to be alive. :-(

When I was appearing in court years ago when I was a bit of a tearaway and a cop came up to me and my wife to see our new baby----He said she was a cute wee girl but it was a pity she would turn out to be a criminal because I was, much to the disgust of the friends of the court volunteers who overheard him. Anyway now my kids are all honest hardworking and schooling kids----The cops kids have both been in trouble in the courts etc. themselves----just because a person goes off the rails for whatever reason when they are young doesn't mean he won't redeem himself later.

For all those who insist that Michael Laws is an idiot and not fit to be mayor of Wanganui, we are still waiting for YOUR solutions to the child abuse issues in New Zealand. Well? What do you have to say for yourself?

For the record, I agree with Mr Laws. Good on him.

this is so true!!!!! he is just saying what we all think. The underclass are the ones breeding and we middle to upper are the ones paying for it through benefit payments. the wrong part of society is breeding we need the educated ones breeding because they will provide for their family better because of a steady income and won't be prone to ciminal activities! GO LAWS

This is rich coming from a man who sends abusive letters to schoolchildren.

Many people agree with the statements made by people such as Mr Laws. However, it is always the people who drain the welfare system and clog the prisons who get defended. Why can't hardworking New Zealanders who raise good families and contribute to society never speak out against these parasites? After all we pay for them to wreck our country!