With the shocking increase of votes for a neo-nazi
party in Greece in the local elections, I have been constantly hearing the excuse that 'people
are angry; it’s a vote of reaction'.
“It is wise to direct your anger towards problems – not people; to focus your energies on answers – not excuses.” (William Arthur Ward)
There are no excuses anymore. In the information era,
one should have by now a very clear idea of who they are voting for.
Practicing our fundamental right to vote means
responsibility. And the greater the problems, the greater the responsibility.
Even for a vote of 'reaction', we have the responsibility to learn, research,
to keep informed and to make a decision that provides answers.
I accept no excuses. If we are responsible citizens, then we
focus our energy on finding solutions; on making progress and not excuses.
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