"hundreds of noisy tourist helicopters"
"whether you agree with the justification is quite honestly beyond the scope of the discussion."
"I'm referring to climbers, of which there are quite a few,"
The original discussion was about a helicopter hovering above Mt Cook, and according to the judge how offensive this is to Maori. You (among others) bought climbers into it, and suddenly anyone who disagrees with you is "beyond the scope of the discussion"?
I think the previous poster to yours has bought up quite a good point, and might be worth giving some thought. I don't understand why climbers are so special, or have more rights than anyone else to enjoy our country? Like aviators they are a small group, and like aviators they may be regarded as a bit selfish and precious in their chosen pursuits by the general public.
All that aside, if I happen to be flying over our majestic mountains one day and I spot some climbers spoiling my view of the untouched landscape...I won't be offended. Never have been in the past anyway.
Last edited by Weheka; 12th Apr 2013 at 08:37.