Garen Mouths Off
Internal Irony
At a recent meeting where the structure of an (Armenian) organization was under discussion, what struck me as a strange comment was made. “Dictatorship (prnabedootiun) is not necessarily bad,” contended one person.
The notion arose when discussing how the organization should be governed: an elected executive with a defined term in office or a self-perpetuating board. The comment was made in response to another assertion that a board structure would inevitably lead, at some point in the future, to “dictatorial” behavior. When that happens, rancor and clashes within the organization would ensue, since the board, by definition, would not be accountable to the (dissatisfied) membership.
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Whatever form of government it is important that the individuals making the decisions are genuine and have the interest of the people at heart. Armenia seems to be a corrupt country, at present it needs a benevolent dictator to get rid of the oligarchs and rule the country with an iron fist. The man in the street appreciates this and is supportive of such a government. Unfortunately benevolent dictators are few and far between and difficult to recognize.