As we run our marathon
in life, we learn that second chances are rare gifts, and since no one is ever
able to rewind time, they should be given to few. And as such is the political
reform process, keeping in mind that the Middle East has endured hardships on
all levels, and looks like it is heading towards more tough times.
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Nonetheless,
with the call for reform, hopes are restored, but even optimism and hope have
their limits — just like second chances.
While politicians
dwell on “important matters,” setting up countless meetings and then some more,
with minimal outcomes, many peoples’ patience has been running increasingly
thin. What is needed has been discussed before and is luminous to both the
political minority as well as the people.
Nevertheless, actual
efforts on the ground have shown limited ability to make full use of our country’s
rich resources, including renewable energy, agriculture and
tourism.
I truly believe
that we should all support any call for political reform, since it affects Jordanians
from all walks of life, but when human dignity — the foundation of human rights
— is under threat, and is gradually losing to elements such as anger, sorrow,
and frustration, it only indicates that societies are facing grave challenges
and changes. Such elements are visible in our daily life, and are frequently expressed
on social media platforms with no boundaries or respect, which are encouraged in
the name of freedom of speech and expression.
Thus, introducing
reform in a chaotic world, needs a novel approach, and a new paradigm for the
political minority, some of which are say much but don’t do much, and rush to
appear on TV interviews to make more promises. All the while, the global
financial and political challenges are growing, crises are increasing,
competition is rising, meeting the demand is a struggle, and globalization is seen
as a threat to many.
Meanwhile, a second
chance or two will soon be wasted.
Why did we
dedicate all this energy to seek reforms? And why
is the term “
political reform” a recurring theme in political life in almost
all countries of the world? How
can societies, and our society in particular, induce conceptualized ways of
doing politics, and be able to practice it at the same time? But most importantly,
are we truly seeking reforms or fighting for more power?
In reforms, we
are aiming to achieve justice and restore the rights that have been violated, be
it human, economic, social, or environmental, and mainly, we seek to enhance
the effectiveness and rationality of peace and peacekeeping. Since the faltering of peace ethics will put societies
at risk, who would dare ask for second chances then?
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