Norway: Democratic Defiance Amid Devastation
\nPosted by: Simon Maghakyan, July 26, 2011<\/p>\n
Tragedies often bring out anger, outburst, and, sometimes, hate. Not so much in Norway. Amid the devastating massacre of dozens, Norway is making sure its soul of tolerance is not stained with blood. Below are top five inspiring quotes by Norwegian officials.<\/p>\n
1. Mayor of Oslo: \u201cWe shall punish the terrorist, and this will be his punishment: more democracy, more tolerance, more generosity.\u201d<\/p>\n
2. Norwegian Prime Minister: \u201c\u2026the answer to violence is even more democracy.\u201d<\/p>\n
3. Diplomat Steinar Gil: \u201cNorway will not change. Evil will not prevail.\u201d<\/p>\n
4. Norwegian Prime Minister: \u201cWith the strongest of all weapons \u2014 the free word and democracy \u2014 we stake our course for Norway.\u201d<\/p>\n
5. Crown Prince of Norway: \u201cTonight the streets are filled with love. We have chosen to meet hatred with unity. We have chosen to show what we stand for.\u201d<\/p>\n
Norway\u2019s message is clear: counter terror with more democracy. As Ernest Hemingway has said, courage is grace under pressure. May the Norwegian victims rest in peace. And may Norway\u2019s democracy prevail. …source<\/a><\/p>\n