It has been said that the adverse effect of the political advertising ban, in raising the level of community cynicism, could be as bad or worse than the effect of the protection given to tax avoiders some time ago. The depressing effect of cynicism diminishes the morale and wellbeing of the whole people. Fine principles must carry through to benefit all equally. Our parliaments must be able to provide ways for fast-tracking solutions to the problems of anyone suffering injustice. There is much to be done by way of reform to redeem our political situation from its present malaise.
Real freedom requires real democracy.
In the end it must be the people's judgement which determines the issues. No matter how responsible any Court or Executive may be, the power to make decisions is no more than a trust from the people. Nothing is, nor can be, final in politics. That is why political decisions must be decided politically. It is clearly desirable that the separation of powers should not work in an antagonistic way, but that each should be free to pursue its recognised historical function.