I love freedom, but I cannot repent for loving my homeland, nor for the accusation leveled against me by the Prosecutor's Office—that I allegedly orchestrated the events of October 4th through statements made a year prior." Imprisoned opposition politician Paata Manjgaladze writes in a letter sent from prison regarding the issue of a plea bargain.

According to Manjgaladze, the main dilemma in life is not the existence of injustice, but rather how we react to it.

"My friends, I am doing fine. I hope you are well, too. Nothing interesting is happening here; however, I observe that people coming in from the outside seem more disheartened than I am here.

Everything will be fine! Even evil has its limits; the main thing is not to lose heart and to believe in the triumph of good—a victory that does not happen on its own, but through steadfastness and resilience.

Ana asked me, "What do you think about the plea bargain?" I understand everyone; everyone has their own perspective, and being here is certainly not easy, so I do not intend to judge anyone. However, I personally believe that in order to uphold the traditions of the Georgian national movement and remain faithful to the power of unarmed truth, I have no right to take that path. I love freedom and I miss my Tasiko, but I cannot repent for loving my homeland, nor for the accusation the prosecution leveled against me—claiming that I orchestrated the events of October 4th based on statements made a year prior.

In life, the central dilemma is not the existence of injustice, but rather how we respond to it.

I truly miss you all. I believe we will endure, and with God’s help, we will all prevail! — writes Manjgaladze.