On January 23, 2021 #freenavalny protests in Russia and across the world
No man can privatize truth
I am not here because of Alex Navalny, but because I oppose any oppression, injustice and untruthfulness. This is my chance as a citizen of Russian Federation to address the power in Russia.
I don’t hate Vladimir Putin. In my humble opinion life dealt him one of the hardest hands possible. In fact, I see him as one of the few who can steer Russia away from the prospects of a bloody civil war.
Russia isn’t America. And it shouldn’t be! Its unique history, culture and law makes the freedoms granted to US citizens impossible to apply and we shouldn’t forget that. But we must know that under God no one person has the right to privatize truth. No ruler has the right to absolute power without accountability to those ruled over.
Vladimir, you must let the governed be free in expressing their distrust for the government! What are you afraid of? Say their names. Let them protest. Let them be heard.
Debate them. If you are right, you won’t be defeated. The nation demands answers and proper discourse. But if you are in fact afraid of defending your truth, then you have failed. You have failed your country, your citizens and your self. You’ve failed as a leader and as a president and you must resign immediately.
What will your legacy be, Mr. President? Defend your truth. The world is watching. An injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Lord have mercy on us all.