Agenda Profile: Urmas Kruuse
Debate on the matter of significant national importance: "E-elections – a threat to democracy."
2024-05-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance is strongly in favor of e-voting, stressing that it is simply a choice, comparable to selecting a mode of transport. The speaker rejects the narrative that e-elections pose a threat to democracy, deeming the system reliable. The position is primarily procedural and focused on defending the system.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of election procedures and public opinion surveys (Norstat), utilizing this data to refute opponents' arguments regarding confidence. The expertise focuses on defending the security and optionality of e-voting, referencing specific issues of trust related to the 2023 Riigikogu elections.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is combative and ironic, employing simple analogies (transport choices) to clarify the selectivity of e-voting. The speaker uses direct counterarguments and concludes with a sharp, sarcastic question directed at opponents about burning their ID cards, which points to a high level of emotional intensity.
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Activity Patterns
There is insufficient data on activity patterns.
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Opposition Stance
The confrontation is aimed at opponents of e-voting, who are being accused of self-contradiction (citing the issue of trust) and fostering the illusion among Estonians that paper-based voting systems possess maximum reliability. The criticism is intense and rhetorical, calling into question the opposing side's motives and logic.
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Collaboration Style
There isn't enough data on the collaboration style.
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Regional Focus
The focus is strictly national, concentrating on the Estonian electoral system and its citizens. International examples (countries using paper ballots) are used only as a rhetorical comparison to refute the arguments of the opposing side.
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Economic Views
There is insufficient data regarding economic views.
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Social Issues
There is insufficient data on social issues.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on defending the existing e-voting system and affirming its legitimacy, rather than initiating new draft legislation.
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