Exhibits, Shows and Displays

What are the small rectangular glass plates that are angled on stands in front of politicians?

There are usually two on either side in front of the speaker and they are a little higher than head level of the speaker/politician.

Public Comments

1. they provide a highly protective magnetic shield that can repel bullets in case of assisanation attempts
2. teleprompters
3. Oh keve you're a hoot. they're tele- prompters.