Paata Manjgaladze: Yes, standing on the side of truth involves risk—not just the loss of personal comfort but also physical safety. But what other path is there, besides cowardice and betrayal?
Paata Manjgaladze, a member of Strategy Aghmashenebeli, commented on the current political climate, stating that the regime persists only because many people continue to tolerate and fail to protest against it.
"This evil regime exists only because many still accept it and do not stand against it. Christmas, ‘Alilo,’ and Easter mean nothing if you compromise your conscience every time circumstances demand it. Thinking that distinguishing between right and wrong is not your responsibility, and comforting yourself with the thought that if you don't collaborate with evil, someone else will—this is how many good citizens begin to align themselves with wrongdoing.
This is the dilemma facing many of our acquaintances and friends today.
Yes, standing for truth carries risks—not only the loss of personal comfort but also threats to physical safety. But what other path exists besides cowardice and betrayal?
This is why the protesters gathered on Rustaveli Avenue and in other cities are the heroes of our time. They were also afraid, but unlike others, they overcame that fear!
Merry Christmas! We will surely prevail!" Manjgaladze declared.
