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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 24, 2014 14:13:39 GMT 12
Gerry Brownlee offers resignation over airport drama
Last updated 13:59 24/07/2014
Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee has offered his resignation to Prime Minister John Key after breaching airport and airline security rules.
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In a statement, Brownlee said he had been running late for a plane at Christchurch Airport and "without thought breached airport and airline security rules by entering the gate lounge through a door usually used for exit only".
"Running late for a plane is no excuse for bypassing a security check.
"In doing this I have broken aviation rules and put individuals who hold responsible positions in upholding public security in a compromised position.
"My actions were thoughtless and I unreservedly apologise to those people who felt and were compromised by my actions.
"No one else is to blame. I have offered my resignation as the Minister of Transport to the Prime Minister."
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 24, 2014 14:14:12 GMT 12
That seems rather magnanimous for a politician. Good on him.
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Post by dakman on Jul 24, 2014 14:58:31 GMT 12
National radio saying PM Key will not accept resignation .
Election time September ??.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 24, 2014 15:19:43 GMT 12
It's hardly a sacking offence compared to other things our politicians routinely get away with. He used the wrong door, realised his mistake and apologised. End of.
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Jul 24, 2014 15:56:51 GMT 12
Well....he SAYS he used the wrong door.
I bet you I would get prosecuted, or at least refused from boarding if I tried the same trick while running late for a flight.
Being Minister of Transport, Brownlie should be setting an example.
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Post by macnz on Jul 24, 2014 16:12:47 GMT 12
If his offence is something anybody should be prosecuted for then its a fine or a sentence - let the courts decide. Offering public contrition by offering to resign doesn't excuse the violation.
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Post by beagle on Jul 24, 2014 16:15:30 GMT 12
from my last visit to the airport, they are double doors.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 24, 2014 16:16:05 GMT 12
True.
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Jul 24, 2014 16:34:16 GMT 12
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Post by macnz on Jul 24, 2014 17:18:20 GMT 12
Good balanced opinion piece. Still left wondering.. is it a breach that usually warrants prosecution? Maybe he managed to dodge 2 bullets - masterful.
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Jul 24, 2014 17:20:15 GMT 12
The fun starts towards the end of this video clip....
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 24, 2014 17:56:48 GMT 12
Cunliffe must be pleased that he's not the twit of the night yet again on the news for the first time in weeks.
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Jul 24, 2014 18:25:17 GMT 12
This sounds like a job for Graham McCready to prosecute....  |
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Post by macnz on Jul 24, 2014 18:45:09 GMT 12
Yes unless Mr McCready does, I am sure DPP will be waiting a longtime for Mr Brownlee to volunteer himself or his officials in aviation to report their boss. Not a sackable offence but clever way to obscure the offence.
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Jul 24, 2014 19:26:53 GMT 12
What was the outcome of the speeding-because-we-were-late event in which the PM HC was complicit?
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Jul 24, 2014 19:43:02 GMT 12
What was the outcome of the speeding-because-we-were-late event in which the PM HC was complicit? I don't think it has ever been an offence to be a passenger in a car where the driver is breaking the speed limit. It is however an offence to break civil aviation laws. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 24, 2014 19:53:49 GMT 12
She's an offence, wherever she goes.
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Jul 24, 2014 20:29:48 GMT 12
She's an offence, wherever she goes. Hahaha....you're talking about the future President of the World when the United Nations becomes the World Government....  |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 24, 2014 20:32:16 GMT 12
In your dreams.  |
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Post by shorty on Jul 24, 2014 20:45:10 GMT 12
In your dreams. make that nightmares! |
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