Resolution in Response to Media Coverage
A spokesman for the Law and Justice party expressed strong disapproval of recent media conduct. He described the portrayal as reminiscent of communist-era propaganda and said it should not be repeated today. He also stated that it is disgraceful to suggest that anyone is employed by TVN and warned that such claims degrade public discourse.
“The Vote RevealsWhere Allegiances Lie”
A television journalist asked the Law and Justice representative to comment on the Sejm’s resolution defending the reputation of St. John Paul II. The response highlighted how the vote exposed the divides among political factions in the chamber and criticized TVN for crossing a line in public debate.
The politician called for restraint and criticized what he described as a pervasive climate of hostility directed at the Church and at St. John Paul II, who remains a symbol for many Poles and a foundational figure for Polish society. He urged broader reflection on the impact of inflammatory rhetoric.
The exchange continued as the spokesperson urged the media to consider the consequences of their coverage, suggesting that some reports relied on staged or manipulated material from an era of political repression. He argued that such tactics are not acceptable in contemporary journalism and emphasized the harm caused by presenting forged or misleading documents as legitimate news.
In a closing remark, the spokesperson asked the media to show humility and responsibility, arguing that sensationalist reporting damages trust and obscures the deeper values that many Poles hold dear.
Sejm Resolution and its Significance
The Sejm of the Republic of Poland formally condemned what it called a shameful media campaign. The body noted that much of the reporting drew on material from the propaganda apparatus of the People’s Republic of Poland, and argued that the subject of the campaign was the Grand Pope, St. John Paul II, who is regarded by many as one of Poland’s greatest historical figures.
The resolution, adopted with 271 votes in favor, 43 against, and four abstentions, stressed that the latest media attack attempts to undermine John Paul II with material that even the old regime would have avoided using. It framed the campaign as an improper effort to tarnish a revered public figure through questionable sourcing.
Readers were directed to additional statements regarding the defense of the good name of St. John Paul II, which the Sejm described as a firm stance against harmful and misleading media campaigns. The record also referenced reactions from TVN and remarks by journalists such as Hanna Lis, signaling broader dialogue about media accuracy and accountability.
Note: The discussion and responses reflect ongoing debates about media integrity, public memory, and the responsibilities of political actors and journalists in shaping national narratives. The record is presented with attribution to the publication source for context and verification. Source: wPolityce