I find Dr Marat’s litany on the evils of nightclubs quite disturbing. Nightclubs are being viewed as a form of social cancer that is eating away at society.
Dr Marat’s demand for a ban on all nightclubs suggests he perceives this path as the solution to ameliorating PNG’s social problems.
The concept of freedom should in no way be lost upon the learned Minister for Attorney-General and Justice; he posses a sound understanding of the constitution and the rights and freedoms it guarantees. Dr Marat’s ideology should not become another citizen’s morality by way of legislation.
Most nightclubs represent an avenue for socialising in a secure environment. Some people find solace in the comforts of a beautiful countryside; others find release in sporting carnivals and there are others who enjoy the booze, the music and exotic company.
It is ignorance to insinuate that nightclubs are the flagship of all social problems. Social problems have been around since time immemorial and will remain an integral part of any society.
PNG thoroughly lacks good governance and thus a virtuous first effort for Dr Marat would be to rid Waigani of the labyrinth of corruption and the epidemic thievery that runs unabated there.
 

Hasimani Daniel
Wau