The other day from our piece-of-rubbish-pm, it was a return to rote learning of history and today it's mind your manners. What next from this joker who thinks it's smart to use phone and email spam?
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PM to public: improve your manners
January 31, 2006 - 12:30PM
Prime Minister John Howard has backed calls by NSW Chief Justice James Spigelman for Australians to improve their manners.
In a speech in Sydney last night, Chief Justice Spigelman deplored the state of manners and respect in today's society.
Mr Howard said he agreed with the chief justice and believed Australians were not polite enough to each other.
He said television networks and parents had a responsibility to help people mind their manners.
"I think we have seen a marked deterioration in good manners," Mr Howard told reporters.
"I think it's time that the television networks put a curb on the increasing use of vulgarism on television."
"I think there are certain vulgar expressions that have no place on television and if there's not some self discipline exercise in that I think standards will continue to deteriorate."
Mr Howard said he was particularly concerned about vulgar language used on reality television programs.
But he said it was not up to him to stop TV networks from broadcasting offensive language.
``I'm not saying we're going to introduce a mandatory code, but I'm making the proposition that there is a place for a certain amount of restraint in language,'' Mr Howard said.
``There is language used now on television that some people find offensive ...
``Earthiness of expression in an appropriate environment is something to be encouraged, but the use of vulgar language is not necessarily something that makes us a better, more expressive people.
``I think it contributes to the sort of thing the chief justice is talking about.''
Opposition Leader Kim Beazley said Australians should respect themselves and each other more.
``Australians like the idea of respect, we all want respect for ourselves and we all want to be respected,'' he told reporters.
``We also need to respect our community and respect each other. We need it whether we are at a sporting venue, whether in a workplace ... whether we're on the streets,'' he said.
``I think we need to enjoy the fact that we live in a terrific community. We're a good, laid back, tolerant community.''
AAP
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