In the carnival, we went out to the politicians and condemned injustice. It is the day when there is no very offensive joke, everyone has a free traffic to enjoy others, even with “outcasts”. Look only to the floats of some countries (Germany, I look at you): The goals are always the same – Trump, Putin and Xi Jinping.
I am not against the complaint of foreign repressive regimes. What surprises me is the lack of internal criticism. And in Europe, is everything well? Are you only others who do not respect human rights? Yes. For this phenomenon, I call it European delirium syndrome, with strong support from the illusion of moral excellence. After all, Europe is the cradle of democracy, and it is a pioneer in promoting human rights, the stronghold of freedom and equality – the next model, as we think. But is this like this?
In Europe, human rights are used to act when it is suitable and ignored when it hinders the road. If you serve my interests, I defend human rights. Otherwise, I look at the side and demonstrate with dementia. This double ethical even has a name. I call it hypocrisy, but some of those who call diplomacy the treatment – a kind of direct direct diplomatic approach, where countries negotiate advantages instead of following ideological principles.
Simply: I only care about human rights violations when countries that give me nothing in return are committed. On the other hand, my allies are forced to give them an open speech to my political agenda.
a result? The moral power of human rights is on the verge of death, because it only escapes if it is applied without weights and measurements. Europe does not bear the moral superiority of the defense of human rights. At most, it keeps the interface better.
As if this was not enough, throughout Europe, the extreme right movements that challenge grow The current situation They promise “cleaning” the system, which affects confidence in institutions and polarization policy.
Germany is one of the most anxious cases. Although the constitution protects freedom of expression, whether it is oral, written or visual, without control, in the history of practice is different. The authorities have restricted the right to peaceful protests, and the unpopular use of the police force against those who refuse silence increasingly became clear.
Look Fascism acquires strength in Germany It is especially chilling bodies – but it is not a unique condition. Throughout Europe, the right to peaceful protest is attacked. Countries stigmatize, criminalize and suppress demonstrators with an increase in intensity. Repressive laws, arbitrary arrests, police violence and the increased use of gas monitoring technology are part of the new The current situation.
Other repeated tactics are the classification of demonstrators as “terrorists”, “criminals” and “extremists” and other magic words that make the ordinary citizen, who fills his mouth to defend freedom of expression, decide that after all this is “very complicated” and prefer not to enter.
Who leads us to a central topic Fascism ascending In Europe: neutrality. It is important to understand that not putting yourself the same is the choice of persecution. Practical example: In the football game, if the referee decides to “not take my side” when the player is missing, in fact, he prefers those who made the mistake. The same happens in politics and society.
Neutrality always benefits those in power and is allied from fascism, because, contrary to what one might think, fascism does not require active participation for all; It only requires enough people to obey without a question.
Therefore, I return to my first question: The Europeans do not understand that fascism is no longer just roads on the door, but have I sat on the sofa before? It is now installed, and its kick will be a challenge. It is like unwanted visit. But in defense of the visit, if we want to leave, it is time to stop serving coffee and cakes.
