Self Government

Last week our Parliament degenerated into disorder and confusion. During question time, govenment members made so much noise that many MPs could not hear the questions. Then during the answers, the opposition shouted so loud that the answers could not be heard. In any other form of human endeavour this lack of courtesy and respect would be unacceptable, but politicians are different.

The Speaker of the House has said that she is going to become tougher. She will thow members who misbehave out of the debating chamber. I find this amazing. Will these men and women only show courtesy, if they are threatened by punishment? What has happened to personal responsibility?

Men and women who will not govern themselves should not be allowed to govern others.

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