There is no
future for nation who rejects or forgets their past.
Latvian
national units of Russian Imperial army were first regular force for newborn
Soviet power of Russia
at 1917. They did incredible thing – conquer whole Russia in Civil War, rule almost
all forces of Soviets until 1930-ies, until Stalin’s repressions fought them.
They were the Magic Wand of Soviet rulers to made and hold their power.
Now Latvian
officials successfully try to forget it. They even try to forget those
thousands of Latvians who with Soviets and Allies fought Nazis in 2 WW.
Politics
reach their target at last 23. February – former Soviet Army Day.
By the
legend at this day 1918 newborn Soviet units had their first battle and fought
German forces near Pskov.
In later years background of this date was forget and day become Man’s Day for
Soviet people – one of less political celebrations along with 8 of March.
Officials in this day celebrated Day of Soviet Army and Navy - day of Soldiers,
day of every young man in Soviet Army and Navy forces. I. E. This day belongs
to every Latvian man who had obligatory service in Soviet Armed Forces. They
were almost 99% of male parents for now living Latvian generation.
At 23
February, behind scandal with recalling of State Representative in Air Baltic
Corp. for their last discount action, in mass media born new “bright” slogan – 23 February is “Day of
Rapists and Bandits”.
Behind real
things I know about actions of different soldiers in different times and
situations, I didn’t know could I said that words about all Army, and every
soldier, especially about my family men for last 2 generations.
This means
that bright idea inspired by some youngsters is politically inspired. Sick
minds can be found everywhere but high positive response of this idea is
exciting. This means that we Latvians not only forget our history, but can not
more make rational decisions and analyze aggressive and harmful for nation
ideas.
This is the
result of ancient Maxim: There
is no future for nation who rejects or forgets their past.
