Well, Mr Smith has succeeded in vexing me somewhat. In fact I would go so far as to say that I am somewhat cross.
We need to fight him on the political front, my sending the message that if he goes through with this his portfolio will become a very hot potato.
Part of that will be by argument and dissertation.
But we also need to put on a public show of opposition
Partly to keep the issue in the public eye
Partly to engage the press, who demand circuses
Partly to "rally the troops"
So- the BIKEOI. Like a hikoi , but with bikes
Format is open to discussion (and, this will need to be confirmed at the BRONZ meeting on Wednesday - but if they reject it, it'll happen anyway , even if I'm the only one along. After all how many people did Whina Cooper have when she set out).
But my own thoughts are :
On a date to be decided , motorcyclists (AND scooters - they're very important), from all parts of the country, head toward Wellington (why Wellyhole? cos it's where the pollies are), to congregate at an unspecified location (we ain't going to tell them where to send the cops!)
Along the way they pick up supporters from towns they pass through, both those going to Wellyhole, and those who can't but will ride with the BIKEO! fro a bit to lend support (and make a better show for the media)
Since not everyone can manage to get to Wellington , we'll have regional BIKEOIs on the same date, same deal but congregate in your regional towns (at a location to be disclosed)
I'm picking that TPTB will want the cops to stop us, so we'll use flash mob tech.
What we do at said locations is alos up for debate. Obviously some speeches for the media, and maybe a chance to address either an ACC droid or a pollie.
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