FLASH
Shkruar nga Prof. Mimoza Manxhari
Not acting in the face of injustice is itself an act of injustice.
This is not just a moral phrase. It is the most painful lesson that history has left us. Today, more than ever, I feel compelled to say it out loud: passivity, indifference, and neutrality have brought us to this point, where scandals are becoming normal, and we are getting used to them. We must never allow this to consolidate.
Modern society cannot be a society of anti-values — of arrogance, pretension, and unacceptable behaviors that are sinking us into a deep moral crisis!
Regarding the screenshots of WhatsApp conversations of a female principal that are circulating and appear to be authentic, they reveal disturbing attitudes that reflect a broader problem in our institutions. Whether fully verified or not, the content highlights a culture of arrogance and disrespect that we urgently need to address — not just to punish individuals, but to protect the dignity of our community and demand accountability.
This case is not an isolated incident, but a window that allows us to see inside a degraded administration. We are faced with a system filled with young, unprepared and unmerited people who have reached high positions not because of knowledge or dedication, but thanks to the kisses of those in power.
All of a sudden, we see characters who surpass all expectations to justify their promotion. New names from the dark backstage, whom we saw as absolute winners in the last elections, as we hear about tender winners and beneficiaries of public funds — whose only merit is the courage to become a facade for the corrupt actions of others.
But what is most shocking is their vocabulary — it would shame even the most irresponsible person. At the same time, they are in leadership positions without any of the maturity, knowledge, or emotional sensitivity required for these positions. Their vocabulary reflects a rotten institutional culture, which has replaced dignity with arrogance and service with the representation of nefarious interests.
We all understand this reality, but no one dares to oppose it. Most of them are tools of others, rewarded with public positions not for ability, but for political convictions. This shows that the problem is not only the individual, but the mechanism that takes them to the top of the institution and keeps them there, despite inappropriate behavior.
This situation did not arise out of nowhere. It is the product of years of neglect, destruction, and general societal silence. While a few dared to speak out, most remained passive spectators. Our institutions — schools, families, universities — have collapsed, rendering us powerless to confront this scourge.
A good portion of these young people, who could have been a source of inspiration and hope, are simply a product of this climate, attracted by the false glamour of a public position and the idea of quick success.
Herein lies our collective failure: we have allowed a system to be built where education, work, honesty, and dedication no longer have value! Not everyone is evil or immoral, but the system has encouraged servility and has never established sound criteria for accountability.
Instead of being educated to build more just institutions, they have been instrumentalized to further dismantle them.
This scandal is an extension of systemic failures: the decline in educational standards, the breakdown of moral values, and the cultivation of a culture where connections and loyalty trump knowledge and integrity.
In this specific case, we also have a serious violation of respect for a religious holiday, where the principal uses harsh language and basic disrespect. This is an alarming sign of the collapse of moral sensitivity and ethics, which should deeply concern us.
Even if this director leaves, it is almost impossible to believe that she will be replaced by a more worthy and honorable person. This is the mud we have allowed our social dignity to sink into — the mud of corruption, incompetence, and arrogance.
Warning voices were silenced, attacked, and now we are facing the consequences.
The problem is not just this director, but the entire model of institutional leadership, which only requires political loyalty and silence in the face of injustice.
It is a system that produces arrogance, because it sees institutions as property, not as a mission.
What makes the situation even more dramatic is the fact that this reality no longer shocks us! We have become indifferent to a system that excludes the best and encourages the most desperate to remain silent.
Looking ahead, I am skeptical about the ability of the new government, which emerged from a surprise and controversial victory, to meet these major challenges. Pre-election promises now seem empty in the face of this bitter reality.
What can we do now?
1. Restore meritocracy in the administration: Every appointment and promotion should be based on genuine education, experience, integrity and professionalism. Public positions should be open to fair and transparent competition.
2. Restoring the authority of education and the family: Education must be a national priority. We must strengthen schools and collaborate with families to build values and a culture of responsibility.
3. Moral Responsibility: Any violation of ethics and respect for the community and the law should be severely punished, regardless of position or connections.
4. Raising civic awareness: Society must become active, not remain silent in the face of injustice and moral degeneration. A culture of courageous denunciation is vital.
5. Transparency and accountability: Institutions must be open to public scrutiny and independent media. Good governance does not happen in the dark.
This scandal is not just an event, but the gravest humiliation of our human dignity.
To remain silent in the face of it is to betray yourself and your future. Defending values, justice, and morality is no longer a personal choice. It is an obligation that stems from conscience.
When these values collapse, we lose not only institutions, but the foundations that hold us together as a society. Indifference can no longer be disguised as neutrality — it has only one name: surrender.
Only by acting with this awareness can we build a worthy future for all.
This is a long and difficult battle, but necessary if we want to save society from ruin and degradation.
*Mimoza Manjhari, Faculty of Economics, University of Tirana.
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