Sami Määttä

Responsibility for the Realization of Rights

The Republic will become a reality if people understand how to exercise their constitutional rights, such as freedoms of speech, religion and conscience.

People are afraid to live in the manner guaranteed by the constitution. They don't dare to express themselves. This social psychological barrier must be broken down. I believe that the greatest responsibility for the realization of rights lies with free individuals in a republic.

Change that comes from higher levels of government and politics remains superficial and is not sustainable. More lasting is the culture carried by the people themselves, which can last for 1,000 years, for example.

Every free person has been given the opportunity to cultivate their heart and live a happy life according to their conscience. Let it also shape communities, societies, and civilizations.

The republic and human rights are realized through the innermost of free individuals. There are no shortcuts to happiness.