Social networks help politicians

Few Swedish politicians use social networks like Twitter or Facebook despite the opportunity they provide for direct communication with citizens, writes the daily Göteborgs-Posten: "Like the presence in public space, dialogue with the electorate is part and parcel of the political game. But when it comes to using social media, politicians are reticent indeed. ... Many members of the Gothenburg municipal government don't actively use social networks. ... But from a democratic standpoint it's perfectly illogical to close one's eyes to such opportunities. Many analysts agree that social media can do much to lessen people's dissatisfaction with politics, which often comes from the idea that politicians don't listen to their constituents. Why should we miss this chance?"

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