Feeding rabid dogs

The recklessness of far-right activists is gaining ground on the streets and online. Rumors, physical threats, and slogans against democracy are the hallmark of these individuals who disregard the consequences of their actions.

News from sites like Outras Palavras indicates that a group of young people, emboldened by far-right American NGOs, are part of this irresponsible wing.

It remains to be seen which side political parties like PSDB and PPS are on, parties that legally participate in the democratic process, but which at this moment are playing into the hands of extremists, seeking political gain.

Even during the presidential campaign, these extremist groups advocated for a return to military dictatorship, spread rumors, and resorted to aggression, marching alongside opposition politicians and being well-received among those vying for votes against President Dilma.

Once elected, Dilma never had a good time, with a third round being forced as if the votes cast at the ballot box meant nothing. And always pampered by the opposition and the so-called mainstream media, these extremist groups gained more and more ground.

The Brazilian left has numerous flaws, the biggest being its tendency to divide itself over often pointless controversies instead of uniting when democracy is at stake, but the practice of violence and unrest is not among its flaws.

Accustomed to participating in demonstrations, left-wing individuals avoid provocations and try to get their message across by occupying the streets without physical or verbal aggression. This is not the case with the right wing, which wants to win by shouting and violence.

Once again, let conscientious people, even those opposed to the current government's political project, stop and think, and not feed the rabid dogs that have broken free from their leashes and are threatening democracy with their bites.

Let's hope these people speak up and put a stop to this movement, which is a disservice to a full democracy.