Thread: New range laws and shooting on unregistered ranges

Originally Posted by Cyclops

A submission process isn't simply about the number of submissions, it should be about the quality of the submissions.

It isn't good or sufficient simply to oppose a proposal (or legislation).
Well reasoned and logical arguments are a vital part of a submission.

A select committee (or a council committee or hearing panel) need to be able to understand the reasons underpinning and supporting a submission.

A well reasoned, well argued submission has a much greater chance of success.

A submission process isn't a referendum. A majority of votes (in favour or against) doesn't mean anything. It isn't just a numbers game.

True, but when you see them more or less ignore very well reasoned and well argued submissions (including well qualified experts in the field, and the likes of the law society and the human rights commission) because they've already made up their minds in advance... lets just say its difficult to have much faith in the system.