Session Profile: Anti Haugas
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
2024-06-03
Political Position
The most important issue is protecting children from inappropriate online content. The political stance is strongly skeptical of expensive technical measures, deeming them ineffective because children have been able to circumvent them for decades. There is moderate support for a value-based approach and awareness campaigns conducted through parents and teachers.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the history of internet usage and technical limitations, noting that IP address-based restrictions have been easily circumvented by children for the past 20 years. The expertise focuses more on the effectiveness of social solutions (awareness campaigns) rather than technical solutions.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is analytical and inquisitive, aimed at initiating a dialogue with the person speaking at the Riigikogu podium, while seeking confirmation for one's own position. Personal experience and historical memory are utilized to support the argument. The tone is logical and constructive, emphasizing the commendable nature of informational work.
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Activity Patterns
The data pertains only to one address during a plenary session, where the individual participated as a questioner. Information regarding the regularity or any other appearances is unavailable.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism targets the implementation of ineffective and expensive technical measures that would squander large sums of money without providing any real benefit. Specific opponents or groups are not named; rather, the political approach itself is being criticized.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is appreciative and consensual, commending the outreach efforts of the person at the podium ("very commendably"). A common understanding is sought regarding the need to enhance the role of parents and teachers, with the question being posed in a spirit of cooperation.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on a wide-ranging national theme: children's online safety and education. There is no regional focus.
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Economic Views
Reluctance is expressed toward spending money on measures that yield no tangible benefit, citing the risk of wasting significant funds. Cost-effective solutions (such as public awareness campaigns) are preferred over inefficient technological investments.
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Social Issues
The main social issue is children's internet safety and the need for educational outreach provided by parents and teachers. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of discussing "normal relationships between a man and a woman" with children both at home and at school, in order for them to differentiate between real and non-real content in videos.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is shifting toward policy redesign, prioritizing educational measures (outreach/awareness campaigns) over technical regulation. Specific bills or amendments are not mentioned.
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