Short Takes March 18 2019: readers have their say on the day's news

March 18 2019 - 1:00am
Short Takes March 18: readers have their say on the day's news
Short Takes March 18: readers have their say on the day's news

WATCHING and listening to New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in the hours following the horrendous event in Christchurch was an experience. I had forgotten how uplifting it can be to hear from a real statesman. She spoke obviously from her heart; concisely and articulately. No over dramatisation, no glib words; a simple message, straight to the point. It would be wonderful if we had such a politician.

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