Stop hate speech in politics

3.12.2003

There is a tense atmosphere created in the  country due to the confrontation of the political forces with the most acute daily problems. This escalating tension threatens to violate the stability and darken the perspective in the eyes of the public opinion. It is obvious that facing the recent events, the political parties of the political spectrum define their attitudes and introduce their relevant choices.

AHC shares the conviction, concern and opinion nationwide when it calls for attention on the situation created and appeals to the political forces and especially to the two major political parties, to unfold their alternatives by using a reasonable language instead of hate speech.

AHC has long denounced hate speech as a factor that poisons the political environment. Moreover it is the case to show regret about hate speech of our distinguished politicians, that speak on the behalf of the relevant political parties. Mention is made of corruption, organized crime and mafia activity. No mention is made of concrete evidence and the principle of presumption of innocence is completely violated, thus ignoring the powerful bodies that prosecute crimes and do justice.

AHC voices the conviction that the created situation of the limitless usage of hate speech addressed to each-other, does not contribute to the serious treatment and substantial settlement of the great problems for the development of the country towards democracy and integration at a European  level.

 AHC reiterates the appeal that the debate must focus on the real problems the country is facing and not with charges issued inappropriately against each-other. Political parties need to adapt to the wider public opinion that anxiously attends the harmful turn that the political life has taken.