Sure, the issues that Greece is facing ,albeit evident, are deeply rooted. But before I can give my opinion on the subject matter I would like to introduce the readers to my view of the revolts.
My consciousness categorises the protesters in two main cohorts:
- Vandals - who are known for being the reason why violent images , such as the above, were captured anyway and who are a disgrace to the truest essence of democracy
- Peaceful Revolters - who ,even if not particularly productive in conceiving solutions, speak their opinions boldly and protest in more democratic ways , steering away from complete chaos
I think we can consider the Greek Government's corruption and political inability as a universally acknowledged fact. It has not only failed economically but also ceased to show interest in reducing the problems that the average Greek faces - perhaps, due to not having enough time to compensate after the consumption of 10 bougatses.
As for the two "protest" cohorts above, my opinions remain mixed. I can safely declare that the vandals do not deserve any of my respect, due to their proven inability to be democratic. The messages I receive from the vandals are naive - the belief that chaos can fix a harsh, cold reality is indeed inane. Are they rebels with a cause? I doubt so.
The so-called "Peaceful Revolters" , widely known as "Aganaktismeni" in Greece, indeed have guts. They're organised and logical, and saying that I can't see which values their agitation roots from would be a complete lie. Many of their actions lead me to believe that they truly want a change in Greece's government and are ready to put hard work in order for this much-wanted future to draw nearer e.g. Their brave action of picking up all the trash that the Vandals had thrown all around the center of Athens, after a recent attack is a perfectly respectable action that makes me appreciate this ever-growing group.
Do they, however, change much by protesting? Maybe, but considering how much they could've changed if they only rid themselves of all prejudice, and took full advantage of their voting power the change percentage seems insignificant. NEA DIMOKRATIA (Right wing) & PASOK (Socialist Party) are not all the choices that a greek voter is presented with - but why are they the only ones voted? Truth is, the voting choice of a citisen is a tangled-up notion. Unfortunately, until this day many families vote altogether for one party, because, quite absurdly "so did their great-great-great-granfather".
The notion that Greece is lacking political talents is hard to grasp - in fact, I'm pretty certain, statistically not true. The two major parties are, truly, plagued by corrupt practises and politicans who only get to such important positions due to family bonds, but I doubt this will ever change unless ,we, future voters decide to break out from our confined "two party" cage. Life is not just a matter of NEA DIMOKRATIA & PASOK, and maybe if we ever decide to use our voting power to make decisions that represent what we strongly root for change will prevail...
...Until then we are free to enjoy the Greek Government, in all its tainted glory, make mistakes that were inflicted by our narrow horizons - and try to fix those issues in the least effective ways possible. We might aswell try to deeply comprehend why our system has failed - and why not try a different method?
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