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Revision as of 05:39, 24 October 2004 by 210.54.78.82 (talk)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Policy Is is tone of this article too anti? Kyle has a bad historyy, yes, but has since renounced it. Most of what the author calls racial violence he has renounced, and has since admitted as more probably alcohol fuelled violence. Kyle has frequently worked with skinheads, as a social worker trying to integrate them back into the "community" away from racial violence and gangs. He has been open about his past and does not support racial violence now, or so his broadcasts on ZB indicate. I wouldn't exactly call him a far right skinhead, i honestly think he's been "Watered down" a bit from that noiw with his entry into mainstream politics.
- Fair enough, I suppose. I've reworded the bit about Chapman somewhat. It still mentions the allegations, but only as "critics claim..." rather than as a factual statement. It also presents Chapman's reply - that the claims were exaggerated, and that he's moved away from that sort of thing anyway. Does that look more unbiased, now? -- Vardion 04:36, 26 Sep 2004 (UTC)
that was quick!
i'd expect this page to get a few more hits over the next 12 months anyway. do you live in christchurch? he's ruunning for mayor here which is giving him a lot more exposure... he's just about to go for a live debate on ZB about another of his extremist measures, vigilante patrols or something.
- No, I'm not in Christchurch, but I'll be following Chapman's progress as best I can. I've added a mention of his candidacy to the short Kyle Chapman page itself. I noticed the business about vigilante patrols, too - the police didn't seem to react very positively. Perhaps the patrols can be mentioned in the article, if they get started up on any significant scale. -- Vardion 05:43, 30 Sep 2004 (UTC)
cheers
My web-browser setup doesn't let me edit/add to articles easily, so i'll have to leave that one up to you. I've only worked ouot how to post comments only. Hopefully if this article gains more attention you can find more contributers too.
A CORRECTION FROM ANTON FOLJAMBE:
Your article on the New Zealand National Front says that the organization was formed by me in 1996. This is not correct. The NF was first formed by Brian Thompson of Ashburton in 1968. It came and went a couple of times through the 70s and 80s. My then organization, the Conservative Front, took over the name in 1989. I remained leader until resigning from the party in 1997. While I formed a new party, the National Democrats, the NF continued on in a very small way. It took off again when Kyle Chapman assumed the leadership, and is now more successful than ever. I have since rejoined in a backseat capacity.
Anton Foljambe 24.10.04.