Barnados calls for 'yes' vote on so-called 'anti-smacking law'

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:00a.m.

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Child welfare group Barnardos is singing the praises of the so-called 'anti-smacking law', ahead of a referendum instigated by its opponents.

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30 Aug 2009 09:47p.m.

Paul wrote:

The referendum was worded correctly. If you smack your child you are committing a crime, If Guy smokes pot Guy is committing a crime, If I beat my child I am committing a crime, If I kill my child, I'm innocent because I'm a poor and uneducated and belong to group that is 12% of the population but commits 80% of the crime.
NOW which rights do you want to protect! Guy.

21 Aug 2009 05:01p.m.

life_is_aright wrote:

I was with Barnados care giver as a kid and I got my bum smacked alot never did me no harm!

31 Jul 2009 09:44a.m.

Di Saunders wrote:

Children have rights, this seems to be forgotten by many people. Why do we protect adults from assault but not children, our most vulnerable citizens? I am voting YES to protect children and retain a law that is working well

15 Jun 2009 06:14a.m.

Guy wrote:

The referendum is worded so badly, it is possible to vote 'No' and still support the law. It's ridiculous and idiotic, and means the result is meaningless - but the idiots behind it won't understand that, will they?