But begs the question, are they really behaving badly or are they practising role morality? They, therefore, do not hesitate to engage in political incivility, innuendos, manipulation and exaggeration, if doing so will advance their selfish ends. And not surprisingly, those deemed as the custodians of societal morals, have called on the politicians to stop this political incivility. Finally, my unsolicited advice is to the politicians' supporters: As Sun Tzu advised, all warfare is based on deception. But they trade insults during the day, and dine and wine together during the night away from the glare of the camera.

Source: The Star April 13, 2019 06:11 UTC