The 'R' word part 2

In The Dominion Post

A major political poll released by The Australian newspaper yesterday shows 61 per cent of voters agree with Mr Howard's actions.
Mr Harawira was chastised by his party yesterday for "attacking the man", but walked away with support for his criticism of the policy.
Even Maori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia gave qualified support to Mr Harawira's sentiments, if not his colourful language.
Mr Horomia said it was wrong to personalise the issue - which was up to Australians to deal with - but also struggled personally "with what John Howard has done".
Maori Party co-leader Pita Sharples said attacking Mr Howard went against the principles of the party, but said the policies being advocated were "definitely racist".
Mr Harawira accepted the "telling-off" he received from Dr Sharples over his behaviour, but refused to resile from his comments.
"I've apologised to the Maori Party but I certainly won't be apologising to John Howard.
Harawira told to stay in own yard

And this is the coverage of the story in The Brisbane Times :

"the Northern Territory Government revealed yesterday that it will back a legal challenge to the radical intervention by the Northern Land Council, the most powerful indigenous organisation in northern Australia. The council says the action will lead inevitably to the High Court."

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