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37060
Tue, 12/23/2008 - 12:01
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(EDITORIAL from the JoongAng Daily on Dec. 23) - Spirit of compromise
The National Assembly is still reeling after the extremely violent incident that
occurred last Thursday.
The Grand National Party insists that Christmas Day is the deadline for solving the
crisis but the Democratic Party is blocking the committee room. As the crisis
continues, people are saying, "The National Assembly is about as good as a bunch of
gangsters."
The ruling and opposition parties should strive to restore parliamentary
democracy through all possible means of communication.
First, the parties should urgently find ways to initiate negotiations that convey
a more cooperative approach. The ???Christmas??? deadline of the Grand National
Party is very tight, and Democrats insist that the president apologize. This
demand is probably irrelevant at this point, and it would be better if the
parties initiate dialogue on which bills to deal with and how.
The Grand National Party unveiled 114 law drafts that need to be passed during
this session.
It ruled out two "ideological drafts" - such as a class action lawsuit by victims
against illegal demonstrators and the merger and abolition of committees on
history.
These drafts were strongly rejected by the opposition parties, who also still
object to the enactment of some law drafts relevant to conglomerates, social
order, media, public corporations and local development.
They suggest that laws concerning the lives of civilians, such as proper
residences for the elderly, lending and the prevention of the illegal collection
of bonds, are still matters for debate.
In addition, parties should reach a compromise, bearing in mind the importance of
boosting the economy. The National Assembly has to confront multiple rounds of
negotiations and pass some law drafts.
The ruling party should be more patient at the negotiating table. More
importantly, opposition parties should accept reality. The Democrats have failed
to hold on to political power and win the required number of seats in the
National Assembly in the past elections. They should accept the majority???s
decision. They insist that the government has enacted the ???seven evil laws on
media??? or a ???civilian dictatorship.??? However, this is a vague ideological
struggle that overlooks the importance of reality and principles.
This final session should pass smoothly and deal with some harsh items on the
agenda.
(END)
occurred last Thursday.
The Grand National Party insists that Christmas Day is the deadline for solving the
crisis but the Democratic Party is blocking the committee room. As the crisis
continues, people are saying, "The National Assembly is about as good as a bunch of
gangsters."
The ruling and opposition parties should strive to restore parliamentary
democracy through all possible means of communication.
First, the parties should urgently find ways to initiate negotiations that convey
a more cooperative approach. The ???Christmas??? deadline of the Grand National
Party is very tight, and Democrats insist that the president apologize. This
demand is probably irrelevant at this point, and it would be better if the
parties initiate dialogue on which bills to deal with and how.
The Grand National Party unveiled 114 law drafts that need to be passed during
this session.
It ruled out two "ideological drafts" - such as a class action lawsuit by victims
against illegal demonstrators and the merger and abolition of committees on
history.
These drafts were strongly rejected by the opposition parties, who also still
object to the enactment of some law drafts relevant to conglomerates, social
order, media, public corporations and local development.
They suggest that laws concerning the lives of civilians, such as proper
residences for the elderly, lending and the prevention of the illegal collection
of bonds, are still matters for debate.
In addition, parties should reach a compromise, bearing in mind the importance of
boosting the economy. The National Assembly has to confront multiple rounds of
negotiations and pass some law drafts.
The ruling party should be more patient at the negotiating table. More
importantly, opposition parties should accept reality. The Democrats have failed
to hold on to political power and win the required number of seats in the
National Assembly in the past elections. They should accept the majority???s
decision. They insist that the government has enacted the ???seven evil laws on
media??? or a ???civilian dictatorship.??? However, this is a vague ideological
struggle that overlooks the importance of reality and principles.
This final session should pass smoothly and deal with some harsh items on the
agenda.
(END)
