Zero point ... that everyone left
those who genuinely care for our country and possess a clear conscience have often wondered how we’ve descended to such a dismal state.
kuwait, once a symbol of freedom, innovation, and progress, has transformed into a bleak example of a nation weary of democracy. we must ask ourselves: how did the lights in our cultural and artistic institutions dim? when did the theaters fall silent, and the voices of recitals fade away?
how did the opera become neglected, and our cultural and literary magazines vanish? what led to the marginalization of our universities in favor of regressive and obscurantist forces? these forces, supported by the government, are determined to impose their vision and siphon off our national wealth.
this is the bitter fruit of the ominous alliance between influential political parties and extremist, exclusionary religious groups. they seem fixated on subjugating women and stifling any enlightened movement. i’ve said it repeatedly: democracy should not be synonymous with such dire conditions.
the government has always possessed the means to continue the path of freedom and progress that once yielded positive results, albeit for a relatively brief period.
suddenly, everything changed when the government aligned itself with the forces of darkness, causing the demise of all that was beautiful and wonderful.
this transformation was accompanied by a marked decline in moral values, a surge in crime, widespread cheating in schools, and corruption in hiring, as well as a growing number of drug addicts and other negative phenomena.
the government had all the necessary tools at its disposal, including finances, job opportunities, authority, land allocations, subsidies, public contracts, and appointments to high-ranking positions. unfortunately, it failed to utilize these advantages effectively.
regrettably, the forces of regression have become like scarecrows, frightening off any official who dares to initiate reform.
this poignant situation resonates with the words of egyptian writer ayman al semari, who observed how his own society underwent a transformation toward religious conservatism. he recounted a time when music, art, and intellectual discourse were more prevalent, and he lamented the loss of this vibrant cultural scene to an increasingly conservative environment. we must reflect on how our own society has undergone a similar shift, giving rise to disillusionment and a longing for the days when our national identity was stronger, and the embrace of life was more vibrant.
we find ourselves in the grip of disappointing circumstances, and we must question how we allowed ourselves to regress to a point of no return without experiencing any sense of remorse.
