Silence Speaking Volumes

Silence often speaks out even louder than words.

 

Spain, as most parts of Europe, is suffering historical financial problems. More than once, this makes me think of a nationwide TV coverage of the interview of Mariano Rajoy, during the past election period. I have never been too enthusiastic to follow politics, and rarely pay more attention than lingering a few minutes on TV or newspaper headlines, to get the gist of what's more or less going on, just in case the world tumbles on top of me without my knowing it in time.

The interview with Mariano Rajoy, opposition to Zapatero at the time, caught my attention. He was asked a few questions by a reporter and, 2 of the questions and answers in particular, illustrated the reason why I am never too keen on politics, especially politicians: -

1st question -

Q: " What do you intend to do with the 1 million illegal immigrants who are not registered here in Spain? "

A: " I would not regulate them "

Q: " But what are you going to DO with them? " the reporter insisted.

A: " I would not regulate them " he repeated.

Naturally one would think that the word " expulsion " would be too strong a word to use in the middle of an electoral campaign. But if the candidate does not voice an alternative, such a word would be associated immediately as a silent voice.

2nd question -

Q: " What would you do in the case of a terminally ill patient with continuous suffering? " referring to a recent case of a hospital being unjustly accused of inappropriate approval of carrying out the court decision, in accordance with the family as well as the patient's own request to end his life.

A: " I am supporter of fighting all odds for life "

Q: " In all hospitals, all professionals fight to save and preserve life too." the reporter suggested after a dense silence.

A: " I am supporter of fighting for life " he repeated himself once again as he did with the previous question.

That's it. Candidate Rajoy obviously has no ready answer to such simple questions. He as all other candidates are expected to declare their intentions to the public, as to what they will strive to do, if they should be elected to govern the country. In this interview anyway, the silence spoke much louder than words. Ironically and to the dismay of the majority of the country, he was elected president!!

Enough politics and politicians for me for one day. I have been reconfirmed that my lack of interest is based on solid ground.

 

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