Hard News by Russell Brown

I think TV3 also neglected to mention/disclose their connection to the victim's mother; who I think (RB will have to fact check) is a stringer with one of their Sth Island camera crews. Which possibly explains why TV3 News were "all over" this story ... I'm hesitant to call it a beat-up but they certainly went overboard.

As soon as they 'broke' the story I was sceptical of their initial claims that the Mullet had only taken party pills, and no illegal drugs, hence party pills must be banned!. Of course, a few days later his friends finally admitted he had taken other substances, including Ecstasy. Not that that stopped the doctor on 60 Minutes still insisting it was a party pill overdose.

I don't take party pills, I think they're stupid, but they are legal (at the moment) so its a bit late to ban them. I think the best solution is to regulate their manufacture so that some cowboys can't (as they are doing now) toss in 1000mg of BZB. One outcome may be that liquour companies decide to enter the market - wouldn't that be wacky!? Which reminds me: if its not too late to ban the currently legal party pills, then surely its not too late to ban alcohol? There are more people being harmed by alcohol than party pills.

60 Minutes said this week they will be showing who the people behind the manufacture of party pills are - millionaires all of them, evidently. Funny, cos the only time I saw Matt Bowden (head of the industry association) he was working his party pills stand at Erotica while his wife was stripping on stage to pay for the stand. (She's a former Aussie Penthouse Pet evidently - will TV3 manage to work that into their story?)(with some salacious footage?)

There are more people being harmed by alcohol than party pills

yes, at least 1000% more at a conservative estimate.

the msm coverage of this and other party pill hysteria pieces has been ridiculous. i can't help but wonder how much banning party pills would help recover the liquor industry's sales figures.

A top night there RB, and might i add that your dance technique has improved... You just had to drop those arms a bit, and you did- well done! Lithium was a highlight, as was when they mashed into Weezer's 'Hashpipe'- genius. I haven't pogod with both arms in the air like that since... since... since 2many dj's played the boiler room in '06 and mashed Primal Screams 'Rocks' into some bastard techno track! Biggie ups to Daz too- my homie for life.

Party pills shmarty pills i say- you can keep yer headaches Bowden and co. Shame on you...

A top night there RB, and might i add that your dance technique has improved... You just had to drop those arms a bit, and you did- well done!

Dude, I had my hands in the air back in 1988, while you were still playing with your little high school indie band, so really, no more dancing lessons from you, young fella-me-lad ...

Party pills shmarty pills i say- you can keep yer headaches Bowden and co. Shame on you...

Ain't that the head throbbin' truth, the kids need to know.