Columnist Blames Government for Inadequate Response to "Ribnikar" Tragedy

The government bears direct responsibility for the insufficient response to the "Ribnikar" tragedy and the subsequent events, according to Dejan Ilić, a columnist for "Peščanik." He asserts that an adequate reaction is still lacking, and Serbia continues to move "from one disaster to another."

Ilić contends that the school's abrupt closure and the authorities' focus on quelling ensuing protests reveal a deeper disregard for human well-being. He suggests that the fear of public outcry overshadowed any genuine human impulse to act or react, even on a basic human level. This perspective, as reported by N1, underscores a profound disappointment with the leadership's handling of a national crisis.

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vlast direktno kriva za odgovor na situaciju

From our viewpoint at N1 Serbia, this criticism highlights a critical failure in governance. The emphasis appears to be on managing public perception and preventing unrest rather than addressing the immediate trauma and systemic issues that led to the tragedy. The columnist's sharp words reflect a widespread sentiment that the government's actions are performative, lacking the substance needed to truly address the crisis and prevent future occurrences. This ongoing cycle of crisis and inadequate response is deeply concerning for the future of our society.

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Škola je prekinuta naglo, oni su se više uplašili protesta koji su nastali posle ubistava, nego što im je bilo stalo da urade nešto i da reaguju, ako ništa drugo, kao ljudska bića