At the dawn of a new century the Western democracies cannot be selfish and watch others rot and suffer under modern dictatorships. It is vital that the West dutifully defends democratic principles and human rights, and come to the rescue of those who suffer. As journalists, you are well aware of the abundance of elections in Serbia over the last ten years. I do not recommend anymore instant elections until there is freedom of the media and basic human rights. I think as journalists you will sympathise in what I have said.
People have the right to know, partake in politics and deserve respect.
As part of a plan, there must be a cooling off period allowing fundamental reforms like those undertaken in Spain after the Spanish dictatorship of Franco. The King appointed Suarez as the interim Spanish Prime Minister who in turn implemented initiatory reforms and only thereafter, elections took place. Spain has valiantly moved ahead and I believe we can do the same providing the regime does not enjoy any more Western gifts of further leases of life. Finally, the tragedy and pain is far from over. Milosevic will need some more nationalism to ensure his power base and he might ignite one or more of several areas.