SABAH- Columnist Gungor Mengi writes on the traps waiting the new trio in Turksh politics. A summary of his column is as follows:
Great upsets often lead to great opportunities. The recent crisis in Turkey provides an opportunity to build a new future, if we can but use it. We shall see if the people we have pinned our hopes on will be able to undertake the mission of promoting social welfare without falling into the trap of the unbearable lightness of egotism. Remembering the reasons which led society to despise the institution of politics may result in their finding the discipline they need. The project evolving around Husamettin Ozkan, Ismail Cem and Kemal Dervis didn't just come from nowhere. A political party bent on improving human rights, adopting a liberal economy sensitive towards social needs, and growing and gaining wealth has been the desire of this society for many years. The crisis created by Ecevit has led to a call for the leaders of this movement. The important thing is not to damage this movement by getting stuck on the question 'who will be the leader?' If Dervis, Cem and Ozkan can show the common sense of being able to be a part of a greater entity, they may take Mehmet Ali Bayar (the leader of the Democratic Turkey Party) into their fold in the near future. This in turn may lead to a veritable avalanche in implementing the long-waited desires of the people. The microbial sicknesses of politics, such as the unlimited power of the leaders, egotism and divisions, have led to a dislike towards politics among the people. Twice as many as voters who cast their votes for the leading party in the last elections are now saying that they won't vote for any party. The most dangerous threat to the coming elections is this reaction. Elections not only promise power to a party of ideals but also the honor of salvaging the future of the country. This opportunity should not be sacrificed for a bickering over seats.
SOURCE: OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER, DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF PRESS AND INFORMATION