Governor Tweets Gezi Parkers: I Wish I Were With You
“Is it true that mornings are peaceful with birds singing, linden scent and bee whizzes ın Gezi Park? I wish I were with you,” Istanbul Governor Mutlu posted yesterday morning at 5:30 am local time, addressing Gezi Park protestors via twitter.
At 2:30am local time, Governor Mutlu sent a tweet message ensuring that no police intervention will be made on Sunday. By 5:30am, he wrote the following:
“I barely slept two hours or so. I am all awake to greet the youth who are sleeping in the Gezi Park instead of their warm beds.
“I am greeting all those who regard themselves as free individuals, citizen above all political parties, follower of nobody and defender of their own opinions.
“I am sending my belated greeting to all our people and youngsters who are staying in Taksim Gezi Park. Have a peaceful morning, hello.
“I believe that there is nothing more important than talking to our people, youngster beyond all positive or negative evaluations.
“Even if we agree or disagree, it is necessary to pour out each other’s grievances and look at each other with humility and justice. Every individual is valuable and special.
“I would like to have an open conversation with Gezi Park youth who only feel themselves as independent individuals and citizens.
“Is it true that mornings are peaceful with birds singing, linden scent and bee whizzes ın Gezi Park? I wish I were with you.” (EA/BM)