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Friedrich Nietzsche

Our society is, in a sense, a mixed society. Our things have not cut off their natural development, personal and impersonal situations are not completely separated, so often something happens half right and half wrong, part right and part wrong, one side is internal and the other side is external. Right and wrong collide in such a way that it makes you dizzy. From the referendum to many smaller events, these conflicts and complications are repeated. The closure of the monitoring center is one of the events that gives rise to all conflicting opinions. But it is here that “attitude” takes on its full meaning. Position is more meaningful in ambiguous and confused situations. A clear situation does not require much action in depth. In this situation of closing the watchdog, if the people of the pen have a position, it is for something farther and broader, for a set of eternal universal concepts that are broader than these events and do not stop: the concept of freedom, enlightenment, thought, etc. Basically, the pen is a kind of force, soft and indirect force, so now is the time to raise it against party bigotry and religious blasphemy.

Our society is indeed a mixed society, a complex web of interconnected personal and impersonal situations that often lead to ambiguity and contradiction. It is in this muddled environment that right and wrong clash and intertwine, creating a dizzying array of conflicting opinions and perspectives. From the grand scale of a referendum to the minutiae of daily events, this tension between opposing forces plays out in a never-ending dance of chaos and order. The closure of the monitoring center is just one example of such a conflicting event that has sparked a flurry of contrasting viewpoints. But in these moments of uncertainty and confusion, it is our attitude that truly defines who we are. It is easy to have a clear stance in a straightforward situation, but it is in times of chaos and uncertainty that our true beliefs and values are put to the test. For the intellectuals and thinkers among us, this means taking a step back from the immediate issue at hand and looking at the bigger picture. It is about recognizing that certain events are merely symptoms of deeper-rooted issues, and that our response should be guided by timeless ideals such as freedom, enlightenment, and critical thinking. The pen, as a symbol of soft and indirect force, becomes our weapon against the narrow-mindedness and dogma that plagues society. In a world where division and conflict seem to be the norm, it is crucial that we take a stand for what is right and just, even if it means going against the tide of public opinion. It is in these moments of moral courage and intellectual clarity that we truly embody the spirit of Nietzschean philosophy - a philosophy that calls for us to transcend the limitations of our society and strive towards a higher ideal. As Nietzsche famously said, "And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music." Let us be the ones who dance to the beat of our own drum, even when the world around us seems to be spinning out of control.