It is not unheard of for politicians to sweep the most important issues under the carpet, engaging in wishful thinking that they will somehow resolve themselves or disappear. Yet time and again, it has been proven that one can ignore reality but one can never avoid its consequences. It might sound naive but it is surely not too much to expect, especially during an election campaign, that the most crucial issues facing the present and future of a country should be addressed and debated with hone

Source: Arab News