The importance of electronic media regarding debates on various political issues cannot be denied. But, the way these discussions are organised leaves much to be desired. In order to make them actively participated, the comperes on various TV channels fail to maintain proper decorum.
Participants from various political parties are probably selected by their respective parties primarily due to their sheer rhetoric/debating abilities. Unfortunately, the discussions mostly appear to be in the form of speaking louder than others, at times without any regard to mannerism relating to normal group discussion by civilised persons.
It is a very sorry state of affairs to watch these politicians making uproar. These so-called discussions have certainly a poor impression and impact on the coming generation. These selected politicians, specifically earmarked by various parties, appear on different channels on the same day. Some of them seem to completely disregard the norms of civil politeness and tolerance.
The cable channels and their set of anchorpersons are equally to be blamed. What are we teaching our children? I am sure with due diligence, prudence and training the conduct of these important political discussions can be made more useful for the public to know. The present form of political discussion on TV is counterproductive.
If we do not put a check on the present state of affairs, it is feared that the decent public may stop watching these discussions or at least stop watching these along with their kids so as to avoid negativity in their upbringing.
RASHID MAQSOOD
Lahore
