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The police, Westpac and Hager: Too easy to govern is step too far

We are already to do as we are told – and more than ready to dob in those who don't. And when someone in authority wants something, we give it to them. No questions asked.
 
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Sir Karl Popper thought New Zealand “the best governed country in the world and the most easily governed.” I am not sure he meant it as a compliment.

Certainly, we are already to do as we are told –

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