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I voted in favour of the resolution on totalitarianism, contrary to my party’s recommendation, which deemed this resolution superfluous. I opt for a clean break from all attempts to achieve political goals by means of violence, incarceration, intimidation and other forms of oppression. The 20
century was the century of major popular movements that were blinded by the idea that they were on the verge of history. Any crime was justified to bring about what they saw as the ideal world and to protect it from change forever. To some, this ideal world consisted of equality for all, strong provision of services by the State, the means of production in the hands of the people and the abolition of all the old privileges enjoyed by advantaged groups. To others, it was about maintaining traditions, inequality, positions of power and privileges. I can identify with the first group, but not with the second.
As a result of their violence, both groups will be forever reviled. Nobody remembers their causes, but everyone remembers their means. That era must absolutely remain in the past. Even though I do not agree with the wording in places, I think this resolution is essential."@en1
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