Politics – from human rights to viral marketing.

I, for one, am a warm defender of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, including one of the most recently debated articles (# 19), the right to freedom of opinion and expression. But here is the thing: When used in a political argument, it is often forgotten that the ability to express an opinion does not equal intelligence or common sense – just as lack of that ability does not equal stupidity.
I also think that politicians should be more concerned about realising the declaration than to only refer to it when private values and agenda are threatened.

Imitation has become the most powerful and implemented tool to become recognized, whether it be a product or a politician, and when politicians have resorted to using this form of publicity, they should be extra aware of the responsibility it implies. This means recognising the meaning of what the declarations and conventions, written and signed by our forefathers, are meant to protect – first and foremost.
Secondly, the responsibility they have taken upon themselves by becoming an elected spokesperson for the citizens should be of value. State financing technical developments like the internet is not done just to ease our daily lives. It is also done to heighten the possibilities of their own viral marketing, because the mere idealism of serving and protecting has taken 2nd place in getting ahead.

Dear politicians, please remember that speaking up in public is your right! But when you also speak on behalf of others, the necessity of weighing your words is critical. Also remember that when you claim the right to express your opinion, it should imply civilians as well.
And, of course, remember that when you only defend that right to include you and your own peers, you are sometimes defending insanity… Your voters speak for you too you know – just like you hoped for…