Discord and discrimination hurt reconciliation: poll

The poll conducted on 1441 people between February 16 and 21 revealed that 86 per cent of respondents believed reconciliation was not easy to achieve because people held different opinions and discriminatory views.
Another 80 per cent said it was difficult because people were selfish and sought vested interests and 76 per cent believed it was because of economic and social disparity.
Another 75 per cent said the reason for the difficulty was the fact people received distorted information, 75 per cent said a double standard when enforcing the law was the root of the problem.
To bring about reconciliation, 79 per cent said both parties from the political divide must possess an open mind and use reason not emotion to deal with conflict, 70 per cent said Thais must be instilled with a sense of morality and unity, 63 per cent said reconciliation activities should be carried out consistently and 61 per cent said the law must be enforced without double standards.
When asked which organisations they expect would help bring about reconciliation, 77 per cent said every Thai, 73 per cent said the PM, 71 per cent said the Education Ministry or teachers and students, 70 per cent said state or local government and 68 said the family institution.