The credibility of a public service ad with President Erdo?an

Thank God. Finally, we have heard something nice about women from the president: ?Violence against women is a betrayal of humanity.?

I think the latest public service announcement currently on TV is great. However, the fact that I liked it does not mean I believed it. I do want to believe the president, that?s correct. But I don?t.

Of course it is a good thing to say, ?Violence against women is betrayal to humanity.? But is that really adequate? 

After all the statements he has made against women up to now? ?Do not raise your voice against men. Men and women are not equal. Sit at home and bear children. Accept your nature, your destiny.? 

There is a mentality and combination of policies that has declared a war against feminism, that has viewed women as second class citizens and that conducts politics over women?s bodies.

Only a democrat at elections
 
We have upcoming elections. Of course they would prepare and broadcast such a public announcement on International Women?s Day.

If I attempt to write one by one what the president has said against women up to now, there would not be any space left for me to write this column.

This is his style anyway. When he needs votes, he becomes a democrat; at other times he dictates and tells people off people, saying this is in nature, etc.

In short, as a woman I do indeed hope that this public announcement comes true. But as a woman I also trust my instincts. Unfortunately I do not believe it will come true.

If the president follows up on this matter, we will follow him up.

We need role models like It?r Erhart

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