Hate, according to the Dictionary of the Spanish language, is “antipathy and revulsion towards something or someone whose evil is desired”. Transferred to the political field, this concept implies repulsion and ill will towards rivals, characters or political parties, mostly. Is political hatred justified? I don’t think so. Even the aversion can be well founded. But bad desire doesn’t really.

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If this were only conceptual, there would be no problem. The seriousness becomes palpable when political hatred leads to the persecution, to the stigmatization of any person who for any reason worked in the hated government. It seems incredible, but it is true: if a person, highly competent or not, worked for a politically hated previous government, the door can be closed to them simply because they worked for them.

It’s time for the patriots

I heard an important and very competent journalist say that he will not interview the mayor of Guayaquil because he is a Korean. I am not saying that such behavior constitutes political hatred, but it is symptomatic of a disproportionate aversion. If one goes further and reaches the judicial field, the question becomes dramatic, because it is about playing with freedom and suffering of the family.

I have always been a defender of the independence of the judiciary, and since I started this column I have addressed the judicial persecution that I condemn.

And where are the elites?

One of the success factors of the candidate Daniel Nobo Azín is the undeniable presentation of himself as a candidate without hatred, as a person who seeks positive changes for the country without revenge. In short, she asked us to look to the future, to the future, without political conditions. The outlook is not rosy, but the promises are true. If he becomes president, we hope he will continue with the same attitude of pure soul.

If the candidate Luisa González wins, she must lead the country through positive changes, surround herself with a good work team, stay away from indulgences, and banish political hatred.

If he becomes president, we hope he will continue with the same attitude of pure soul.

All hatred eats those who feel it, that’s why the best formula is forgiveness. He who is forgiven may not deserve forgiveness, but he does good to the one who gives it. Forgiveness liberates, improves the quality of life. That’s the goal. As Louise Hay says, forgiveness is “the key to freedom.” This famous author adds: “We want to punish other people for what they have done to us. However, we are the ones who ‘play the movie’ over and over again in our minds. It is foolish to punish ourselves now for the evil that someone did to us in the past.”

Just as you must let go of hatred, you must stop suffering for the happiness of others. Let everyone enjoy their success without piercing glances of envy or revulsion.

Welcome to the members of parliament elected by the people. There is a lot to work on in order to forge a good future. No to hatred, yes to tolerance.

It is up to individuals and groups to live decently and fight to continue, to keep their promise. “The longest journey begins with a single step,” said one author. Let’s take the right step for the future of Ecuador. (OR)