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“Sorry” Always Succeeds

July 5, 2007

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“Sorry” Campaign-an appeal to Abkhaz people was initiated by the Human Rights Center three months ago. The society had various reactions on the initiative. Considerable part of Kutaisi population appreciates the idea and thinks that-“Sorry” always succeeds.

The city population with 12 899 IDP residents among them states that “Sorry” Campaign is perfect initiative and will certainly have result.

Mery Sanaia, an IDP: “To tell the truth I did not expect anyone to be concerned about us. I thought everybody seems to forget everything and our pain remains only with us. I want to express my gratitude to the Human Rights Center for sharing our tragedy and started to think about reconciliation, how to return to Abkhazia which has already become a dream for us.”

Lela Tolordava, a journalist: “The goal always justifies the means of activities. The same situation is in this particular case. If our goal is to regain Abkhazia, any kind campaign (particularly “Sorry” Campaign) is justified. I think only generous people can apology. There is nothing shameful or degrading in this initiative. I appreciate the idea and I am ready to support the initiators of the “Sorry” Campaign.”

Temur Barbakadze, a financier: “Sorry” Campaign is perfect form of public campaign. Even we, those people who had no connection with Abkhazian war, should apology to Abkhaz mothers whose sons were killed in the war. At first sight, sorry is not a great relief for them but it is worth one-minute-consideration.”

Natela Dzidziguri, an IDP: “Two days ago I saw a performance staged by Giorgi Sikharulidze at the Kutaisi Drama Theatre. I thought it was continuation of the “Sorry” Campaign. The whole story of the performance was based on forgiveness and I enjoyed it. Thus, I think the necessity of the “Sorry” Campaign is beyond consideration. Of course I appreciate it.  Only in this way we will be able to return to the place from where we were kicked out for no particular reasons.”

Irakli Kiinadze, a student: “The initiative is really wonderful. My friends and I will join the campaign with pleasure. I am ready to apologize to both Abkhaz and Georgian mothers hundred times, whose sons were killed in the war. My friends will do the same.  It is high time to finish this endless obscurity.

Lado Giorgadze, a teacher: “To say “Sorry” is a good manner. There is no man on the earth whom you will apology to and he would not give in. Let us say “Sorry” and explain to those people that we are not indifferent to them. Believe me we should not do anything better.”

Maguli Mindadze, a retired woman: “I cannot help expressing my appreciation to the initiator of the idea. Believe me “Sorry” always succeeds and now it is in the nick of time.

Shorena Kakabadze, Kutaisi

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