Karl Mahrer: Private phrases about aggression and violence in reference to the Vienna Competition

Vienna (OTS) – I need freedom of tradition. However I might additionally like to precise my private opinion on developments on the Vienna Competition Weeks throughout at this time’s “celebratory” opening.

In reference to the Vienna Competition, we see that little or no is being achieved by those that are politically accountable within the SPÖ to fight a rising development of anti-Semitism, aggression and violence. Supported by the town of Vienna and thus the taxpayers, this yr’s pageant will present a broad platform for anti-Semitic, aggressive and extremist views.

Inventive freedom is essential and proper. Artwork must also wake folks up and draw consideration to questions and issues which will exist in our society. In the previous few days and in addition within the hours of the opening, I spoke to many individuals who, like me, are of the identical opinion: We don’t want posters calling for revolution and the “Free Republic of Vienna” from abusive folks. . Musical performances with statements like “I am going to kill you all, I am going to kill you all” on the opening ceremony on the City Corridor Sq., proper after the tried assassination of the Slovak Prime Minister, are terrifying.

I’m certain that I characterize the opinion of many individuals once I clearly and firmly reject such excesses. Particularly since there may be extra aggression in politics and as there may be increasingly more polarization in society, we should always bear in mind to work collectively rationally and responsibly for the Republic of Austria.

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