Q&A: The Conduct of Ministers and Public Officials in the State of Israel and Their Excessive Preoccupation with Media Visibility
The Conduct of Ministers and Public Officials in the State of Israel and Their Excessive Preoccupation with Media Visibility
Question
Hello Rabbi,
Recently, an investigative report on HaMakor was published about the conduct of Minister Ben Gvir’s staff circle and its excessive preoccupation with media visibility. The report published a few months ago about Minister Regev’s staff circle also turned up similar findings. In case you happened to see the report or part of it, I’d be glad to hear what you think about Ben Gvir’s conduct, and more generally what you think about politicians’ excessive preoccupation with media public relations. Is this a necessity of reality for a politician in order to survive?
Best regards,
Answer
I didn’t see it, but I heard about it. Truth be told, you don’t need investigative reports for this. It’s completely obvious to everyone.
It isn’t a necessity, and the fact is that here and there there are also politicians who actually do the work and don’t deal only with the media.
But in the end, the fact is that the public doesn’t punish publicity-chasers at the ballot box. And sometimes they even profit from it. A shame.