Opinion

Growing abuse of political labels is a real problem

By John Hewson
Updated July 2 2021 - 12:49am, first published January 21 2021 - 7:00pm
UNSETTLING: Political labels are increasingly being used to foster even greater division. Picture: Shutterstock
UNSETTLING: Political labels are increasingly being used to foster even greater division. Picture: Shutterstock

I have never liked labels to identify politicians, governments, parties, or policies - labels such as wet/dry, left/right, progressive/conservative (reactionary).

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