“We must say clearly what we want, even if we lose some fans.” 7 known artists in Romania answer Hotnews questions about Sunday vote

Hotnews has caused seven known artists from Romania to answer some questions about Sunday's vote, May 18, for the second round of presidential elections. In general, artists in Romania do not adopt public positions in times with political stake. With some exceptions. “The civic spirit made me speak every time and expose the values ​​in which I believe,” Delia explained why she thinks that artists should communicate with fans outside the scene, when there are moments with a big stake. What did artists now answer to Hotnews questions?

On May 18, Romania votes in a two-way presidential tour. In a climate of collective anxiety and radicalization of public discourse, artists-essential voices of cultural consciousness-answer some essential questions: “Do we still trust democracy? What do I feel about this choice? What does hope? What thoughts do I go to the ballot on May 18? Capitănescu and Andrei Ursu.

“I trust democracy, but not in a corrupt system”

– Do you still trust democracy?
– Erika Isac: Yes, I still trust democracy, even though sometimes it seems fragile. This is why I think it must be protected and reinforced by active participation, by vote and civic involvement. Democracy is not a given – it is something we build everyday together.

Delia: I trust in ourselves that we can choose with discernment and for our good.

Nicole Cherry: I trust democracy and our power to build our present and future, through work, by honesty, by being a good Romanian every day, but also by vote. And I think we can live well, in a country to be proud and in which we hope it can be better.

Cojo: Yes, but not in a corrupt system. I want change, but not one at the price of freedom. People need to go to therapy and realize what a radical impulsive decision means, made of despair, like the one that can change our country to 180 degrees to Russia and can return to us for decades. Everyone is tired of the system we live in, but it is much more important to learn how to make yourself accountable and regulate a system through political education, activism and social involvement, things that will later form real politicians, not to struggle in this criminal soup of the children of the former security.

In my opinion, all studies show that any stable social change occurs over time, with patience, education and competent people who can be held responsible for the population through well -developed mechanisms and regulation of political activity, as well as by laws that protect people and their interest.

But for this, I repeat, that “trustworthy” people can reach functions with decision-making power and to diminish the probability of exercising corruption, first of all, you have to educate some children through a “reliable” educational system.

Alexandra Captanescu: Yes, I think democracy is the best form of government, because the people are directly involved in political actions. People have a duty to their future to think their own choices. I trust the democracy will win! The extremes have never led to good.

Florian Rus: Yes, I trust. Even if our democracy is still young, I think it evolves and becomes more solid. It is essential to be aware of all the role we have as citizens.

Andrei Ursu: I have full confidence in democracy. Even if they are painful, the “palms” that a capitalist democratic system receives it seems to be working as an alarm and mobilizes us to be more active to defend our standards, beliefs. Even if the opinions of another camp may not be in accordance with what I think, I have to respect their opinion. Democracy is about dialogue, and now the tone has been raised a little. I often feel that we no longer appreciate the benefits of being born in a free country, part of the European Community. And I really didn't want to lose these privileges, because of the perfectly understanding of many of us.

“We must say clearly what we want, even if we lose some fans.”

– With what hopes do you go to vote on May 18?
– Erika Isac: I go with the hope that my voice matters. That we can make a real change, that we can choose a road to unite and respect us all. The vote is a form of power and I don't want to give up.

– Delia: I go to vote with the conviction that everyone's vote matters and decides our future.

– Nicole Cherry: With the hope that by my vote, and many people with voting rights who will go to the polls, we will contribute to a civilized Romania to evolve, in which my daughter and my grandchildren grow beautiful, free, as in any other European country.

– Cojo: Since the political class left us with hits and washed hands, playing this game of ego, power and trading of influence, literally having no interest in contributing to our interest, but only to negotiate their position pro-Europe ”.

Whether we will lose some fans, it is an extremely important decision and it is a great need for social mobilization.

We do not choose between two political molds, but we choose between a boy who as well as he can be praised, can be criticized, and an individual who militates for leaving the EU and is supported by the one who would do the first thing he would do if he would be to advocate for the abolition of political parties.

I just want to say that the last time the political parties were abolished, I let you look for what was happening on July 14, 1933, in Germany, and on March 30, 1938, in Romania.

– Alexandra Captanescu: I will go to the vote up and hope that if we unite our forces, Romania has a chance to have a better future!

– Florian Rus: With the same hopes that always go to vote: that things will change for the better. Even if the rhythm is slower than I would like, what matters is the direction.

– Andrei Ursu: I go to vote in the hope that we will continue our European road after these elections. I am not looking for a savior, but a president who understands his constitutional role: to be a mediator, not a agitator; to unite, not to divide.

“The civic spirit made me speak every time”

– Do you think it is important for an artist to communicate openly with his fans in such turning moments?
– Erika Isac: Yes, I think it's important. We cannot pretend that we live outside society. If you have a public voice, I think it's responsible to use it. Not to impose opinions, but to open conversations, encourage critical thinking and involvement.

– Delia: It is very important for an artist to communicate about things other than music, and as far as I am concerned, the civic spirit made me speak every time. And to say things by name, to express my principles, to expose the values ​​in which I believe.

– Nicole Cherry: I always communicated about the importance of exercising the vote, I always went to the vote and posted about it, I was with Anastasia to the vote, because I want to learn as a child, her parents, that it is important to vote, to be responsible citizens who know our rights.

– Alexandra Captanescu: Yes, an artist must encourage his audience to vote. The artists, like the rest of the world, have a duty to choose for the good of the country and inform the world. Everyone has the right to opinion, so I don't see why an artist would not have. There are young people who vote for the first time (as I was) and should be encouraged and even help with useful information about vote.

– Florian Rus: I think it is essential to understand the importance of our involvement, of all, in the business of the community. We need to encourage a deeper dialogue in society about values, rather than politicians or parties.

– Andrei Ursu: I don't think it should be imperative that artists will direct their political communities. And we are people, we can deceive ourselves, especially when the responsibility of choice is so great. But I think we could offer a model to fans of mobilization, information.

“Even if they do not have a clear favorite, it is important to express themselves”

– What message do you have for people, before voting in round 2?
– Erika Isac: Go out to vote. Don't let others decide for you. No matter how disappointed you are, absence changes nothing – participation, yes. The vote is not everything, but it's a beginning. It's an act of courage and responsibility.

– Delia: First of all, not to think and go to vote, it is not a time to stay aside. Vote is essential.

– Nicole Cherry: To be informed very well and to choose with the open mind the candidate who will help Romania to be a country that will develop from all points of view.

– Cojo: Vote a nerd so that an extremist does not come out. And whatever happens, the regulation and responsibility of a system must happen by involvement, not by radical decisions that seem to save us, but which come with a probably irretrible price. Do not sell your freedom on Russian stories with sovereign and nationalist prosperity.

– Alexandra Captanescu: It is important to think several times before making a decision. Let us think well about our future and the country, not to be fooled, to inform ourselves, to ask questions and to keep calm.

– Florian Rus: To vote. To inform and form their own opinion. Even if they do not have a clear favorite, it is important to express themselves. The higher the presence at the vote, the more legitimate the position of the future president will be – no matter who he will be.

– Andrei Ursu: My urge for others would be to read. To check their information from several sources and to set aside the superficial remarks that are not related to the role of a president. And I would tell them not to be driven by fear or anger. Not to vote “against someone”, but for the values ​​in which I believe. I know that many are disappointed, tired, maybe tempted to stay home, but it is now important to be present.