tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770341086445997547.post2922985285996974175..comments2023-10-07T22:37:49.244+13:00Comments on The Hand Mirror: Big ups for Sue Bradfordkatyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15742280289613450293noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770341086445997547.post-58337209575407095972008-09-14T19:46:00.000+12:002008-09-14T19:46:00.000+12:00Phil - are you implying that a child under two is ...Phil - are you implying that a child under two is not going to be attached to its mother? My experience is that an infant is born bonded with its mother but separation can easily break that bond whereas a two year old is quite capable of maintaining a bond over distance.<BR/><BR/>Also I'd imagine that mothers on "long lags" would be a lot less likely to be eligible to keep their babies in the first place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770341086445997547.post-62079015718899906692008-09-14T10:21:00.000+12:002008-09-14T10:21:00.000+12:00@phil, you are ignoring the fact that there may be...@phil, you are ignoring the fact that there may be a) another parent (that would be the FATHER), b) grandparents, c) aunts and uncles, who may be able to care for the child until the mother is free again. Or indeed that the mother may not be in prison that long. I think we should not underestimate the redemptive change that a baby can make in a parent's life.<BR/><BR/>@Tea, I have to say Sue Bradford makes me want to give my party vote to the Greens, for the first time in my voting history.<BR/><BR/>@kakariki, thanks for mentioning that, I heard about it too but had forgotten. That kind of thing is just so appalling, it really went to my gut when I heard about it, as a woman currently breastfeeding an 8 month old, I just know how much worse the anguish of incarceration would be if I couldn't feed him, couldn't be with him.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08977150346842277994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770341086445997547.post-26909945635288415582008-09-13T14:26:00.000+12:002008-09-13T14:26:00.000+12:00Really it's a shame Sue wasn't able to stand for t...Really it's a shame Sue wasn't able to stand for the leadership position that became vacant when Rod Donald died. She'd have been a shoo-in.DPF:TLDRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06372937855256319716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770341086445997547.post-47789336079873486192008-09-13T13:19:00.000+12:002008-09-13T13:19:00.000+12:00And it was ironic that the breastfeeding bill pass...And it was ironic that the breastfeeding bill passed through in the same week that Auckland Police refused to allow a lawyer to take a four month old baby into the holding cells to get a feed from a mother.<BR/><BR/>In regards to leadership, Sue's not the only credible contender. Being Leader is not just about having a strong legislative record, it's also about strong leadership. It's going to be interesting when the mantle passes over. I for one am proud to be part of a Party that's spoilt for choice when it comes to female leadership!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770341086445997547.post-74268684111330714172008-09-13T08:58:00.000+12:002008-09-13T08:58:00.000+12:00I think Sue Bradford is great as well. I don't kno...I think Sue Bradford is great as well. I don't know her though I've met her a couple of times but everything I have seen her do makes me think she is a genuine person with integrity, courage and a huge heart. I was intending to vote for the Greens anyway but when I saw she had released a policy on addressing child poverty I became even more determined to do so. That is exactly the sort of policy that I want to see discussed and addressed.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04797661728002935006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770341086445997547.post-86978623686230926262008-09-12T21:30:00.000+12:002008-09-12T21:30:00.000+12:00yes, it's such a bad idea phil that sue managed to...yes, it's such a bad idea phil that sue managed to get cross party support across the house ie the national party as well as labour voted for this. even though they heard all the evidence and the arguments, i guess you still know better than all of them.stargazerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00430290445762377335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770341086445997547.post-82483391770489374912008-09-12T17:31:00.000+12:002008-09-12T17:31:00.000+12:00I have heard from a reliable source, that at least...I have heard from a reliable source, that at least 1 Nat woman MP claims Sue Bradford is about the most capable MP in the House.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11140142800525092834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770341086445997547.post-26987355269976719592008-09-12T17:02:00.000+12:002008-09-12T17:02:00.000+12:00yeah, what a great idea - just as the 2 year old i...yeah, what a great idea - just as the 2 year old is getting attached to its mother on a long lag, along comes CYFS and takes it away...brilliantAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com