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The aim was to reduce ongoing quarrels that have been damaging national politics, to say the least. The committee asked the government and the opposition to cut down their demands, find common ground so Parliament could function properly and come up with a new and improved procedure of deliberation for the sake of harmony.

Parliamentary debates have been a bit embarrassing recently, with politicians taking turns at making lewd jokes, taking jabs at each other and generally boring the audience. Over the past few months we have even seen fist fights, members making obscene gestures at each other, and so on.

At first glance, one gets the feeling that the committee is looking for a quick fix, with its vague plans and strategy. Still, let's give it the benefit of the doubt. After all, our national politics is at its lowest ebb and the only way now is up.

However, elected lawmakers need to know that voters deserve better. They need to dig deeper into the bitter rivalries and maybe come to an understanding that the cause of this conflict is rooted in disparity, poverty, absence of political space, empowerment and human rights, and security.