Thread: Elections in Belarus

I don't think any of us who don't live in Belarus need to tell the forum members from there what is good or bad in their country!
I am sure they are already well aware of that.

But personally I wish everyone there the best - And that doesn't necessarily involve 10 years of crazy cowboy capitalism like Russia and Ukraine had. Unless the Belarussians themselves (without external influence) decide that this is a price is worth paying in order to pave the way for a future market economy.

And I am not sure that any EU countries that allow "torture flights" to Guantamo, participate in the Iraq and Afghanistan campaigns and export "execution drugs" to the US.... need to lecture Belarus about human rights. I am very irritated that it doesn't seem to be possible for any media to mention the word Belarus without immediately starting to talk about "dictatorship" and "human rights abuse".
I am sure there is some truth to the allegations. But there is clearly a smear campaign going on.

Originally Posted by Hanna

I am very irritated that it doesn't seem to be possible for any media to mention the word Belarus without immediately starting to talk about "dictatorship" and "human rights abuse".

That sounds like you've been living there and know for sure what's going on.

To my mind, if there's just one person who lives there and confirms that human rights violation's taking place, that can be trusted.