Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Constant Defections Could Come Back To Haunt Politicians

Op-Ed by Chum Sirath
Phnom Penh

I find it difficult to believe that there wasn’t a bargain of some sort in the defections drama between the SRP and CPP. The day these defectors went public, we also learned that they were rewarded with positions in an already plethoric government.

As a taxpayer, I cant help but raise an eyebrow.

And what about the ethics of those who have been elected by their fellow citizens on a given political agenda and then, towards the end of their mandate, jump ship to another political party with a completely different agenda?

Some argue that this is a citizen's right. Well, it is not a crime, but this behavior could at some point turn citizens away from being interested in politics and as a consequence deny the political elite the support they need in difficult times.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

well thought, chum sirath, why don't enter active politics and help your country?

Anonymous said...

ethics ?????politicions dont have ethics

Anonymous said...

There's no such thing as ethical politicians.

Ethics are not part of the equation.

Anonymous said...

Why politicians don't have ethics? Because politics is unpredictable or time is too short for them?

Footballer retire in their 30s while politician can stay until their last breath.

In Cambodia, people are not considered as taxpayer but slave of the government/politicians.

Kong Moeung

Anonymous said...

The politician without ethics he is not a neak noyobay; he is a neak noyobok like N.Ranarith at the end he will eat his own shit.