The Estonian public sphere of the noughties also differs from the public sphere which characterises many democratic states in terms of its parliamentary practices. The process of assessment and interpretation which precedes decision-making had been conducted primarily by politicians, with the views and concerns of the general public not being seriously considered. This cannot be regarded as normal practice for developed democracies.
Demokraatlikele riikidele omasest avalikkuse väljast erineb tänase Eesti avalikkus ka näiteks parlamentaarse praktika poolest — otsuste vastuvõtmisel annavad hinnanguid ja tõlgendusi peamiselt poliitikud, domineeriv seisukoht, tähelepanu ja küsimused ei tule inimeste poolt, nagu see on normaalne arenenud demokraatiale.