Synopsis
People constantly talk about the advantages that politicians have compared to the common citizen. Parliamentary immunity, cheap prices at the Parliament diner or transport privileges are among the issues most commonly brought up in the debate. Though these may be features that make political life more pleasant, their consequences are not too damaging. There are, however, other advantages that make the job of politicians much easier and that also have a much greater impact. These are, for example, the toothless media - afraid to face the anger of those in power - meekly informing about the politicians' slip-ups, and the short memory of citizens that allows politicians to make contradictory statements without being noticed. There are many more similar advantages; three of them are explored by First Among Equals.