MPs not fit to work in a kitchen attempting to compile a code of ethics for journalists is a joke

TUESDAY, 02 AUGUST 2016

Those who are not fit to work in Parliament’s kitchen, notwithstanding being elected as MPs, talking about preparing a code of ethics for journalists is nothing but a joke says the convener of Voice Against Corruption (VAC) JVP Member of North – Central Provincial Council Wasantha Samarasinghe.

Speaking at a ceremony held at Anuradhapura Mr. Samarasinghe said the present government that promised masses before the general election that a code of ethics would be compiled for all people’s representatives in the country has conveniently forgotten that and is preparing to compile a code of ethics for journalists in an attempt to subdue them.

He said recently a Deputy Minister of the government was seen, via media, pretending to commit suicide by hanging on to a ceiling fan while his henchmen were supporting him by holding his feet so that the noose around his neck would not get tightened.  It is such jokers, bar owners and other criminals who have been elected to Parliament who are attempting to compile a code of ethics for journalists said Mr. Samarasinghe adding that before a code of ethics is compiled for journalists a code of ethics should be compiled for Parliamentarians.