Letter
Speaking out commended
Re: Abused for defending choice, July 26 story.

I am a Kiwi living overseas; I read the story online and I’m disgusted with the reaction this couple has received.

Why should anybody be forced to speak and learn Maori? Good on you both for speaking out — I’m sure a lot more people want to but do not have the guts.

I was forced to learn Maori in form one and my teacher embarrassed me in front of my class because I couldn’t speak it, but if I struggled in English or maths she never worried.

EXPAT KIWI

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