It is interesting that the question of his own responsibility on the part of the activist did not even arise. Of course, "you could count on him" - to quote him stylistically.
But there will be no problem here, the Tanítanék Mozgalom - following the 5th point of the pioneers - helps where it can, which is why they organized a collection for the disruptive little girl, so that the poor person from the home piggy bank does not have to take responsibility for her actions. Someone else will pay for it, as is customary with the Bolsheviks.
By the way, it is admirable that the Movement (thus, in capital letters) already included an ordas in its appeal, when it writes:
"We started a fundraiser for Lili Pankotai, who was fined for organizing various student protests!"
Of course, because of the organization, why not. This is not unusual in a dictatorship anyway.
And then follow the excerpt from the interview given to Hírklikk:
"He was given the maximum penalty for inviting the protesters gathered at Clark Ádám Square to Karmelita after the demonstration announced for May 3. What was your first reaction to the news?
I didn't really have a reaction, as it was to be expected. I knew it was going to happen, it was just a question of when. You can see what measures the government has and the order in which they are applied. An absolutely well-established system is already being used against all kinds of activists and speakers. I was also first removed from school, then came the propaganda media, the factory of lies, then the threats, now comes the punishment. However, it is a fairly predictable system. That's why I had no reaction to the punishment.
What lesson do you and your generation learn from all this, do they see the world the way you do?
In Hungary, young people mostly behave according to their age group, so they party, they are interested in "what should I wear tomorrow" and other such questions, which is fine, since this is basically our job. The rest, those who don't ask for it, put their own things aside for the sake of their long-term goals. So that they can grow up here. Since proceedings were initiated not only against me, but also against several protesting students, I see from their side that the government is absolutely not achieving its goal, and it is even more fuel to the fire that in many cases they act against them unlawfully. The same can be felt as when demonstrations were discredited with lies, or with disproportionate violence: it simply does not work for us, young people. Neither is the punishment.
Do you think the purpose of the high penalty was to set an example, to deter others from such activities?
I think by all means. On the other hand, it is not known whether it is a coincidence or not, but those people are "caught", and proceedings are initiated against those who are advocates, organizers of the events and are always in the front row. So, in addition to setting an example, they also pay attention to: they try to intimidate those people who they see a chance that by "switching them off" the entire wave of demonstrations will die out. After all, they are the organizers, the people in the front row, the flag bearers, they are the faces of the demonstrations. In other words, they pay attention to who and what they are accusing you of from both sides.
Can I scare you?
No.
However, HUF 150,000 is not enough, and as far as I know, due to a previous demonstration, an additional 100,000 HUF fine is also in the offing. This is a lot of money, I have to ask, if I have to pay, then what?
Now the Tanítanék Movement is helping me, because I have no experience in how to open an account or do anything like that. I would not have liked to give my personal data, as it could end up in the wrong hands. I have such a fear, so I pay close attention to such things. However, the movement already has tools that can help me. A fundraiser is announced. (In the meantime, the Tanítanék Movement has already announced on its Facebook page: We have started a fundraiser for Lili Pankotai, who was fined for organizing various student demonstrations!"
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