MPs Logging Off
MPs have been playing games rather than participating in serious policy discussions.
But, as familiar as this may sound, the MPs in question are those of the Parliament of Bhutan, and it is actually computer games that they have been playing.
National Assembly Speaker Nima Tshering said laptops were turning out to be a “big distraction” during sessions.
“I have seen many of our lawmakers playing computer games when others are debating serious issues,” Mr Tshering said…
“I have no problem if the lawmakers carry their laptops and use it for data they might need during debates. But I have a major problem if they play games and look uninterested in the proceedings.” (BBC)
And so laptops have been banned.
It’s interesting that a brand new democracy and parliament like Bhutan is already far ahead of our parliament with the use of modern technology. Even if they have now taken what is effectively a step backwards.
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