tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442430064359197279.post5110247348947854356..comments2024-03-18T21:56:06.882+13:00Comments on Karl du Fresne: Freeloading tourists deserve zero toleranceKarl du Fresnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05054853925940134404noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442430064359197279.post-2588186734083019932016-03-10T23:48:54.469+13:002016-03-10T23:48:54.469+13:00Tragedy of the commons unfortunately, a good reaso...Tragedy of the commons unfortunately, a good reason to privatise as much of New Zealand's real estate as possible.Richard McGrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13763002401676224819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442430064359197279.post-45152843352638009652016-03-05T17:07:27.744+13:002016-03-05T17:07:27.744+13:00Once again you are 'right on', this time w...Once again you are 'right on', this time with your assessment of the freedom camper issue. Most are parasites. I wonder if you (and others) have noticed that in every liberal society there are always those who accuse others of unwarranted attacks, or 'demonising', of NZ's visitors. The great majority of those who stand up as apologists for them have little or nothing to do with them, but simply like to ride a fluffy cloud of self-righteousness and sanctimonious ordure.hughvanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13655840089502084282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442430064359197279.post-4131986649929457052016-03-01T15:19:26.541+13:002016-03-01T15:19:26.541+13:00We had a freeloader traveller parked outside our p...We had a freeloader traveller parked outside our place and he left his calling card as you describe. <br /><br />But they are only part of the problem. Let's wind down the tourism industry a whole.<br /><br />Big boosts in tourist numbers-- millions-- mean beautiful spots are now crowded, and down town areas are crammed with people who get in your way. They never interact with locals in any meaningful way.<br /><br />Individual travellers should remain welcome, but not big groups.Vaughanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13105760893956912855noreply@blogger.com