The real question is whether we look at human life from the point of view of the nation or of life. The "eyes of the nation" are quick to reduce people to numbers and inanimate objects, enslaving human life to the interests of those in power. But the "eyes of life" look at each individual as precious, irreplaceable and unique.
To discriminate against others in any way is to discriminate against your own life.
People who trample on others' rights, no matter how respectable they may seem, are merely barbarians. Respect for human rights is a barometer of civilization.
When stones are cast at good people, when the rights of honest, hard-working people are trampled, we should be angry! When anyone anywhere around the world discriminates against another, we should burn with indignation! Raise your voices! Nothing suits the authorities better than the apathy of the people, than their feeling of powerlessness and their acceptance of violations of human rights.
Human rights, democracy and peace are a single entity. When one disintegrates, they all disintegrate.
The champions of human rights inevitably face persecution from the entrenched authorities and the powers that be. This is a constant of history; it is inescapable. All victories for human rights have been won as the fruit of such struggles. Therefore, it is necessary to always view things from a long-range perspective. By so doing, one becomes able to perceive the essence of the matter, and to see the broad path to victory that lies ahead.
