Session Profile: Mario Kadastik
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
2024-06-03
Political Position
The political stance is strongly opposed to state control and internet censorship, drawing comparisons to the methods used by the Chinese totalitarian regime. It is emphasized that the proposed solutions (such as global authentication using Estonian tools) are neither rational nor realistic. The position is value-based, stressing the protection of individual liberties from excessive state interference.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of issues concerning digital policy and identification tools, specifically referencing authentication and internet control. At the same time, he/she emphasizes that the problem being addressed is not technological, but rather social and educational, thereby directing the search for a solution toward the realm of parent-child communication.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical, skeptical, and rational, focusing on emphasizing the irrationality and unreality of the opposing side's arguments. Strong comparisons (e.g., the totalitarian regime of China) are used to characterize unacceptable control mechanisms.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at the proposals put forward by the respected rapporteur concerning the total control of the internet and mandatory authentication. The criticism is fundamental, branding the proposed control measures as totalitarian and impractical.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national digital policy issues (Estonian identification tools) and international comparisons (the Chinese regime) to illustrate the dangers of totalitarian control.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
Regarding social issues, the topic of children and the internet is addressed, with strong emphasis placed on the importance of communication and proper upbringing between parents and children. The speaker believes that the problem stems from a lack of communication, rather than a lack of technological solutions.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on opposing proposals that would increase state control over internet content and create mandatory authentication systems. The speaker is the opposing party, defending freedoms and promoting social solutions instead of technological restrictions.
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