TO THE EDITOR:
It is not surprising that we demand a certain level and behavior from musicians, artists, and "influencers," because we understand that children and adolescents are watching them and that their conduct may be imitated.
Perhaps it is time we started demanding the same from members of Congress. Political discussion, energetic and passionate, is legitimate; the proliferation of insults and mistreatment is not.
Comparative experience shows us that this can only get worse.
Catalina Fernández Carter
Professor, Law, University of Chile
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Valparaiso, November 12, 2026
Voting during the Session of the Chamber of Deputies
Sebastian Cisternas/Aton Chile SEBASTIAN CISTERNAS/ ATON CHILE Comments
SIR:
It is not surprising that we demand a certain level and behavior from musicians, artists, and "influencers," because we understand that children and adolescents are watching them and that their conduct may be imitated. Perhaps it is time we started demanding the same from members of Congress. Political discussion, energetic and passionate, is legitimate; the proliferation of insults and mistreatment is not. Comparative experience shows us that this can only get worse.
Catalina Fernández Carter
Professor, School of Law, University of Chile
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