She said the attack had not happened because their country was a safe harbour for hate or racism or extremism. “We were chosen for the very fact that we are none of those things,” she declared in an emotion-filled voice. Ardern’s leadership not only impressed the world, but also sadly reminded us what’s missing in most leaders. Yet Ardern also came into office on a message of positivity and hope. There is a true moral vacuum right now into which very dangerous simplistic leaders can step.

Source: thestar March 18, 2019 15:38 UTC