The question of who these “Islamic extremists” actually are, and more importantly who runs them is yet to be answered, and yet whether they like it or not the onus has been placed on the Islamic community in NZ to respond.

There are many aspects of traditional “Middle Eastern” male dominated/honour culture that are absolutely an anathema in our society. Regretably much of this behaviour is inextricably entangled with and by cultural distortions of Islam. In this sense Peter’s is tapping a legitimate reservoir of questions, that have caused many thoughtful people some disquiet.

Equally however his shameless exploitation of these fears in the weeks leading to an election is utterly unprincipled and to be deplored.

What’s up with that?

Well, it’s a damned good thing Winston’s not a moderate - otherwise we might assume that he’s secretly supporting Oil cartels, the industrial-military complex, and an increase to the division of wealth. But no, I guess racist bugger is all we can pin on this guy.

The sad thing is that some kiwis will not see it for what it is.

However, the silver lining is that it will cost Winnie so of his Labour supporters - who will realise that a vote for him is a vote against their own best interest.