The same number of opponents

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When selecting the controversial latest "Club" show, it was criticized that the two presenters Sandro Brotz and Barbara Lüthi had invited three guests into the studio who were critical of the Corona measures (Michael Bubendorf, Priska Würgler and Reto Brennwald). On the other hand, only two representatives from the proponents were allowed to debate (Manuel Battegay and Alain Schnegg).

The moderator team cannot be blamed for switzerland rcs data this apparent numerical disparity. After all, there were two supporters and two opponents. Reto Brennwald was introduced as the author of a documentary film on the subject. Although he personally views certain measures critically, I found him to be neutral because he primarily represented an outsider's view.

It is a delicate undertaking when participants in a debate have to be invited in proportion to their alleged opinion. In any duel, the minority opinion usually has an advantage. If television were to debate a national income and therefore only invite one supporter and three opponents - because the programme managers believe that only a few people support the issue - this would seem very manipulative.

Who should decide which opinion is represented to what extent? Or: Which side is spreading allegedly false arguments?

Up to now, the arena has always stuck to the tried and tested mode: and the same number of supporters cross swords.