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I think that would lead to even less civilized relationships between politicians and parties. Politicians throwing their rivals into courts and prison is not usually an aspect of a healthy civil society.


Politicians being above the law is not an aspect of a healthy civil society.

Throwing politicians into courts and prison after due legal process for crimes they actually commit is an aspect of a healthy civil society.

If your judicial system is so corrupt that every accusation against a politician is a ruse manufactured by their enemies and no fair trial is possible, then you don't have a healthy civil society either way.


The status quo is clearly demonstrating that accountability is desperately needed.




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