MR. EDITOR:
The Broad Front congressman Jaime Bassa, in a recent interview, stated: "I am not the one to condemn physical violence in the streets; I am not a priest handing out indulgences." Of course he is the one to condemn it.
Mr. Bassa is a congressman of the Republic, elected in democracy, and represents thousands of people from a particular political sector. In any case, one does not need to be a priest to condemn violence; it is enough to be a citizen of good will and be willing to live together in a civilized society. Bassa — who has previously boasted of his multiple university degrees, which are of little use without the application of common sense — seems to look back nostalgically at the time of the uprising, still failing to understand the forceful messages that the citizenry has been delivering since 2019 at the ballot box — where democracy is exercised — materialized through the 62% rejection in 2022, and then three years later through a presidential option different from the one that validates violence. Enough of this level of irresponsibility.
Ignacio Garay P.
Attorney
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Deputy Jaime Bassa (FA) Comments
TO THE EDITOR:
The Broad Front deputy Jaime Bassa, in a recent interview, stated: "I am not the one to condemn physical violence in the streets; I am not a priest handing out indulgences." Of course he is the one to condemn it. Mr. Bassa is a deputy of the Republic, elected in democracy, and represents thousands of people from a particular political sector. In any case, one need not be a priest to condemn violence; it is enough to be a citizen of good will and willing to live together in a civilized society. Bassa — who has previously boasted of his multiple university degrees, which are of little use without the application of common sense — seems to look back with nostalgia at the time of the uprising, still failing to understand the forceful messages that the citizenry has been delivering since 2019 at the ballot box — where democracy is exercised — materialized through the 62% rejection vote in 2022, and then three years later through a presidential option different from the one that validates violence. Enough of this level of irresponsibility.
Ignacio Garay P.
Lawyer
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