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We've just spotted this from 3News senior reporter Amanda Gillies:
Whatever is David Cunliffe thinking these days? Yes; some men behave appallingly towards women. But the majority do not, and have little to apologise for.
What David Cunliffe SHOULD be apologising for however is being the leader of a political party that thinks so poorly of the ability of women to progress on their merits that the party has to create a quota system. That is truly demeaning and patronising towards women.
Save your political platitudes Mr Cunliffe. We're perfectly capable and willing to apologise where necessary, and we don't need you apologising on our behalf.
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UPDATE: Retiring National MP Chris Tremain puts it far better than we could:
We couldn't agree more.
