Unpacking the Ethiopian conundrum – By Yohannes Berhe
By Yohannes Berhe
Ethiomedia
Published on August 15, 2015
“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” – Edmund Burke
These words succinctly capture the essence of my commentary herein. It is fair to say, we all have experienced indecision at one time or another. I am not talking about indecision over trivial matters, the mundane and the inconsequential things in life, but indecisions over moral issues that affect our core values. The dilemma where to put our trust is particularly difficult in the murky world of politics that is filled with muddled ideas and misleading rhetoric. However, there comes a point where it all becomes clear and we are faced with stark choices: to remain silent, hence, appease the malevolent forces, or to speak out against them and hasten their demise.........read more...
By Yohannes Berhe
Ethiomedia
Published on August 15, 2015
“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” – Edmund Burke
These words succinctly capture the essence of my commentary herein. It is fair to say, we all have experienced indecision at one time or another. I am not talking about indecision over trivial matters, the mundane and the inconsequential things in life, but indecisions over moral issues that affect our core values. The dilemma where to put our trust is particularly difficult in the murky world of politics that is filled with muddled ideas and misleading rhetoric. However, there comes a point where it all becomes clear and we are faced with stark choices: to remain silent, hence, appease the malevolent forces, or to speak out against them and hasten their demise.........read more...
