Sweden Needs More Lively Debates
Interrupting a political debate may not be considered good manners, but it can make for good TV and ultimately benefit democracy.
As Sweden approaches its election, the country's party leaders recently gathered for a debate on SVT. The event was met with criticism, with many labeling it a fiasco due to the disruptive behavior of Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar and Christian Democrat leader Ebba Busch.
Interrupting a political debate isn’t good manners, but it is good TV — and good for democracy.
Author's summary: Sweden benefits from rowdy debates.