Every newspaper in Kuwait is dedicating a section to cover the "democratic" activity in Kuwait. Some are biased and others are unbiased. However; I never thought that it was allowed for the papers to label candidates for the elections based on their sect. Specifically, AlSeyasah paper lists a table of all the individuals running for elections with a column indicating their Islamic sect!
By doing so, we are emphasizing sectarian divisions rather than political affiliations. It is a known fact that every runner-up indicates to which party they belong to. However, their religious believes have nothing to do with their political party. As much as I support freedom of expression in Kuwait, papers should try to stay as impartial as possible. Meaning no advertising and no bias...only coverage.
the government has to do something about getting this round of elections right for the obvious reasons:
1. Two many constitutional dissolutions.
2. Women will be involved as voters and candidates.
3. Five constituencies for the first time.
Otherwise, we will only get yet another dissolution and yet another resignation....By doing so, we are emphasizing sectarian divisions rather than political affiliations. It is a known fact that every runner-up indicates to which party they belong to. However, their religious believes have nothing to do with their political party. As much as I support freedom of expression in Kuwait, papers should try to stay as impartial as possible. Meaning no advertising and no bias...only coverage.
the government has to do something about getting this round of elections right for the obvious reasons:
1. Two many constitutional dissolutions.
2. Women will be involved as voters and candidates.
3. Five constituencies for the first time.
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