Meles bashing "must read article"

By A.G. Tsegay

I have read the acrimonious article by Dr. G. Bekele. The level of denigration, bad language and cynicism aside, Dr Bekele's article lacks originality and amounts to nothing more than statement of grievances already aired by many Ethiopians. I understand that Dr. Bekele is entitled to express his views concerning the state of his country. What I don't understand is what criteria Tgrai.org has employed to elevate this article to a status of "must read ". I have read many educational and constructive articles on various Ethiopian websites that have clearly shown the Ethiopian regime's failings in less emotive language than that of Dr. Bekele's. All I can admire in Dr. Bekele's article is the author's expertise in denigration and cynicisms. I feel that, by giving "must read" status to such commonplace and highly emotive article, Tigrai.org, is simply playing into the hands of those who are using every means to keep the Meles regime in power despite its serious shortcomings. Meles bashing alone, devoid of substance, can't bring a solution to the bad governance in Ethiopia. It is not for lack of empty slogans that the Derg regime has lost power. Only articles that are informative and verifiable deserve "must read" status.

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