THE “PROGRESSIVE” RESPONSE to Shane Jones’ remarks about Indian immigration has been ferocious. Many of his critics clearly believe that someone – presumably the Prime Minister – should punish him severely for his “racist” transgressions. Once again, New Zealanders have been treated to a disturbing display of left-wing authoritarianism. Once again, they have seen how the accusation of “racism” is used to limit freedom of expression and shut down debate.

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Known principally for his political commentaries in The Dominion Post, The ODT, The Press and the late, lamented Independent, and for "No Left Turn", his 2007 history of the Left/Right struggle in New...