How should people express their discontent about public issues?
Wednesday, April 6
“I think they should appeal to the court with the relevant request and try to solve the problem in a civil manner.”
Maka, Painter, 27
“There have been lots of precedents on how people from different countries and societies expressed their protest towards the issues but I wish no one would ever face any particular problems in their lives. A disappointed person can do anything in the whole world…”
Nika, Student, 20
“First of all by peaceful means; I do not support forcible ways of expressing protest, as the end of such kinds of protest are always damaging for the society and for the country.”
Gela, Musician, 32
“I think that expressing protest on unacceptable issues, especially when a significant number of people share that discontent, is very important. It is a signal for the authorities to change its course. All means, from small manifestations to hunger strike is acceptable for me. “
Nikoloz, Economist, 45
“Only peaceful methods of protest are acceptable for me. When you insult or violate other people’s rights and interests while your protestation, it can not be justified.”
Nana, Manager, 28
“It depends on the issue. People should know where the limits are and they should not be crossed. Crying, shouting and/or beating will not bring anything good for us. Traditionally Georgians are addicted to go to protest rallies and shout from tribunes but mostly they remain frustrated. I think negotiations and dialogue has no alternative.”
Keti, student, 21
“Only radical forms of protests are effective.!”
Giga, pensioner, 69
“Considering that Georgia is a democratic country people should express their protest the way they expressed it before the rose revolution and in November 2007. I believe that Georgian society is sufficiently developed for street rallies but it is not the best way to express protest. I think the role of diplomats and international organizations should be larger.”
Lali, doctor, 37
Maka, Painter, 27
“There have been lots of precedents on how people from different countries and societies expressed their protest towards the issues but I wish no one would ever face any particular problems in their lives. A disappointed person can do anything in the whole world…”
Nika, Student, 20
“First of all by peaceful means; I do not support forcible ways of expressing protest, as the end of such kinds of protest are always damaging for the society and for the country.”
Gela, Musician, 32
“I think that expressing protest on unacceptable issues, especially when a significant number of people share that discontent, is very important. It is a signal for the authorities to change its course. All means, from small manifestations to hunger strike is acceptable for me. “
Nikoloz, Economist, 45
“Only peaceful methods of protest are acceptable for me. When you insult or violate other people’s rights and interests while your protestation, it can not be justified.”
Nana, Manager, 28
“It depends on the issue. People should know where the limits are and they should not be crossed. Crying, shouting and/or beating will not bring anything good for us. Traditionally Georgians are addicted to go to protest rallies and shout from tribunes but mostly they remain frustrated. I think negotiations and dialogue has no alternative.”
Keti, student, 21
“Only radical forms of protests are effective.!”
Giga, pensioner, 69
“Considering that Georgia is a democratic country people should express their protest the way they expressed it before the rose revolution and in November 2007. I believe that Georgian society is sufficiently developed for street rallies but it is not the best way to express protest. I think the role of diplomats and international organizations should be larger.”
Lali, doctor, 37