Abdulkadir Özkan: "Embracement but not separation"

Abdulkadir Özkan: "Embracement but not separation"
Date: 1.3.2022 13:00

Milli Gazete columnist Abdulkadir Özkan writes on Turkey's politics. Here is the full article.

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It is as if the seat of power forms a habit in those who sit in it after a while, and instead of embracing, separation is tried to be triggered in order not to lose that seat. This inevitably leads to polarization in the society. It pushes intolerance and not listening to each other among those who have different opinions. As such, everyone is talking, but they do not hear each other because no one listens to anyone. After reaching such a point, the statements made are subject to such an interpretation that, let alone the amazement of those who listen to the statements made through the media, even the owner of the speech allegedly said, 'Did I say this?' he/she can't help but asks. 
 
By the way, in a virtual world created by means of virtual media, not open media, it is presented as true what those written and drawn say. As a result, some invisible heroes (!) of the virtual world, in particular, make some comments by hiding their identities from behind the trench, rather than openly standing in front of the society themselves, they are making unimaginable distortions and beyond that, they are releasing imaginary comments to make their owners look cute. As a result, people with fake identities that no one knows and do not know are trying to create public opinion with false comments they put on the market just to benefit their masters.
 
However, our country needs not to fuel the differences, but to think about the country's problems together. Because segregation inevitably causes people to distance themselves from each other in society. Because the society is forced to surrender with some made-up news at the desk. Those in power expose those who do not think like them to heavy accusations such as traitors and supporters of terrorism. In a way, I am strong, what I say is okay approach is starting to become natural.
 
However, democracy requires tolerance for differences. If those who are different are declared as enemies instead of tolerance for differences, this is definitely not called democracy. There is another understanding of administration presented in the guise of democracy. Let me just say that, as someone who has experienced all the negativities that our country went through during and after the 1960 coup, and who has closely followed the situation that emerged in extraordinary times, I can say that our society has suffered great pains only on various accusations and excuses, without making it hostile or segregating. In order for these sufferings not to be experienced again, first of all, the approach to tolerance for differences should become widespread in society. As a result, the joint behavior of the leaders of the 6 opposition parties and the joint action decision they took will ensure that the sorrows experienced in the past will not be experienced again.
 
A joint action that will occur may disturb some, and they will try to prevent the formation of such a positive environment with some imaginary accusations and slanders. However, we need to learn to live together for peace in this country. Otherwise, only a certain group will be happy to act together, while others will persistently declare those who do not think like them as traitors and terrorists, out of fear of losing their seat of power. We wish that such burned-out attitudes are abandoned as soon as possible, and that everyone contributes to the realization of what needs to be done so that everyone can live in peace and tranquility in this beautiful country, which will bring our country to a point where peace, not uneasiness, prevails.
 
In this respect, I see it as a positive development that 6 opposition leaders came together around the same table and formed a joint movement to find solutions to the country's problems.

YEREL HABERLER

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