Sme daily editor-in-chief Beata Balogová (source: SME/Jozef Jakubčo)
A brutal and unforgivable crime has transpired, the consequences of which extend beyond every citizen.
The shooting of Prime Minister Robert Fico is a tragedy that puts us on the level of countries where hatred takes up arms and leaves desolation in its wake. This cannot be our way.
This act knows no political parties, ideological beliefs, age, place of residence or occupation. Every citizen of the country must feel that on this day Slovakia crossed the most fundamental red line that democratic and decent countries do not cross. This tragedy is a common one.
Today, it is imperative that each and every one of us condemns this heinous act, regardless of what we believe and whom we support politically.
There cannot be any sign that we want to go down the path of violence – violence that would affect every citizen of this country.
Prime Minister Robert Fico is in our thoughts and we wish him a full recovery.
