Australia's federal police commissioner has linked heated political rhetoric directly to threats and abuse aimed at politicians. Independent MP Helen Haines was allegedly run down by a four-wheel-drive outside her Wangaratta electoral office on Monday, and both her legs were amputated. She remains in a serious but stable condition in Melbourne. Commissioner Krissy Barrett said the daily threat reports are often pages long and that women MPs are more often targeted with threats of sexual violence. Federal MPs say they are weighing personal security against contact with voters.
Tony Barry和George Megalogenis主持一期播客,探讨各方对据称袭击独立议员Helen Haines事件的反应。总理敦促各方降低火药味,但讨论指出,许多人很快升级了言辞,尤其是在网络上。主持人提出,各方领导人能否呼吁支持者缓和语言。他们还探讨历史能为应对有毒的公共辩论提供哪些经验教训。
Tony Barry 和 George Megalogenis 讨论了本周独立议员 Helen Haines 遭遇据称袭击事件后的各方反应。总理敦促各方降低火药味,但许多人很快又再次升温,尤其是在网络上。节目探讨来自各方的政客能否要求其支持者收敛言辞。节目还关注历史能够为人们应对有毒的公共辩论提供哪些借鉴。