Mikutavičius says he is alarmed that Lithuanians love their government
Translated from Lithuanian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
At a glance
- Lithuanian singer Marijonas Mikutavičius says citizens should not love their government or defend politicians like sports teams.
- He says he trusts only his mother and wife and would prioritize security and education if he could instantly solve problems.
“Every Lithuanian should dislike the government,” singer Marijonas Mikutavičius says, describing himself as alarmed by people who become devoted to politicians.
He is particularly struck by those who defend political figures with the loyalty usually reserved for a favorite sports team. Mikutavičius says he cannot understand that kind of attachment.
The singer adds that he trusts only his mother and his wife. If he had a magic wand, he says, he would use it first to address security and education problems in Lithuania.
Every Lithuanian should dislike the government.
Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.