Don’t shun objective criticism

Politics
Yerkir/am
October 08, 2004

We have spoken about the low level of consolidation of our political
system so much that some people have probably come to think that it
can never be consolidated in Armenia. At least this is the impression
you get when you see the reaction to any attempts and initiatives
aimed at the consolidation of the political system in Armenia.

Armenian Revolutionary Federation’s Supreme Body made a public
proposal-statement that evaluated the achievements and drawbacks of
the 16 months of coalition government’s activities and pointed out
the main problems the solution of which, according to ARF, will speed
up the development of the country contributing to the establishment
of justice and legal order. The proposal also includes practical and
realistic measures for achieving these goals. Some of these measures
are directed at the consolidation of the political system and civil
society in our country.

Unfortunately, some statements made in response to this proposal do not
contain any elements of political thought or analysis. And the funniest
thing is that such statements were made by people and media who are
most active in speaking about consolidation of the political system.

Some blamed ARF for not presenting everything in pessimistic
interpretation. Others blamed ARF for not presenting everything
too optimistically. Still others were disappointed to realize that
the rumors about the Coalition Government falling apart were not
justified. Many people cannot accept when things are called by their
names, when good is praised and bad is criticized. Some are most
surprised and outraged when they are told the truth.

Will we manage to accept the truth and the reality? If yes, then we
will manage to build a just country with a consolidated political
system and prevailing social justice.