Who Is To Blame?

It is unfortunate that our commercial newspapers report and comment but rarely encourage debate. Letters to the editor is a standard element of newspapers elsewhere but one which barely exists here. Yet debate is the essence of any democratic society.

I make that observation deliberately having just read Dr O. Selolwane’s comment in last week’s Echo entitled,  ‘We’re in this mess alright, but we all had a role to play’.

The Echo is not a newspaper I would normally buy but I was persuaded to have a look-see by an elliptical comment from my friend Jan Wareus which had me scurrying to the internet. Echo, no joy. Selolwane? A hit.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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