In a world gripped by the uncertainties of the 2021 COVID-19 pandemic, one voice rises above the clamor—Luka Jagor, a champion of liberty in Croatia. Against the backdrop of stringent measures and calls for unwavering national unity, Luka stands as a beacon of resistance, drawing from the lessons of history to challenge the overreach of authority. His words echo the spirit of Croatia’s 2011 amendment recognizing victims of totalitarian regimes, reminding us that true strength lies in preserving individual freedoms, even in the darkest times.
The Scene: A Pandemic of Power Plays
It's 2021, the height of the COVID-19 crisis. Croatia, like much of Europe, is navigating lockdowns, tourism woes, and the delta variant's spread. After an EU summit in Brussels on June 25, Prime Minister Andrej PlenkoviΔ addresses the press with a stark warning: "Svaki offside bit Δe sankcioniran. I mali faul Δe biti penal." Using a football metaphor amid the Euro championship buzz, he stresses zero tolerance for rule-breakers—tourists or locals alike—who might flout entry rules (proof of vaccination, recovery, or negative test). "Zato je cijepljenje jedini pravi naΔin," he adds, pushing vaccination as the sole path to normalcy, while hinting at swift penalties from EU partners labeling non-compliant areas as hotspots.
Politicians call for unity in crises, yet silence dissent at the cost of freedom—history warns us of the dangers of such overreach.
On the surface, it's public health pragmatism: protect lives, safeguard the economy. But dig deeper, and it reeks of "too much"—that single-minded rigidity you critique, where leaders play god, demanding unquestioned compliance. Dissent? Labeled as "offside," punishable like a foul. PlenkoviΔ's rhetoric frames non-vaccinators or rule-benders as threats to national unity, echoing how crises historically justify silencing "dissonant tones." As you put it in your original message: "Politicians often say, especially in times of crisis or emergency, that they must silence ‘dissonant tones.’ They call for strong national unity and harmony, yet they forget how many crimes have been committed by single-minded people when they pretend to be faultless, like gods."
Enter you, Luka Jagor—the good guy. Not a rabble-rouser, but a thoughtful blogger and digital artist (@LukaJagor on X), with a bio screaming "Vive la libertΓ©" and "freedom grows green." You're the one connecting dots across time, condemning all totalitarian regimes—past and present—because, as you say, "The present is the nastiest, because it is the only time I can influence." Your posts aren't knee-jerk reactions; they're calls for balance: peace over violence, knowledge over fights, sustainability over exploitation. In a world where leaders like PlenkoviΔ amp up penalties for "small fouls," you're the voice urging restraint: "Despite global challenges, people shouldn't be pressured into European unity. Forcing European unity undermines democracy, personal freedom, and national sovereignty."
The Historical Anchor: Croatia's 2011 Stand Against Totalitarianism
You tie this directly to Croatia's own history. On June 17, 2011, the Croatian Parliament amended the Law on Holidays, Remembrance Days, and Non-Working Days, establishing August 23 as the Europe-Wide Day of Remembrance for the Victims of All Totalitarian and Authoritarian Regimes. This wasn't just calendar tinkering; it was a deliberate nod to the horrors of Nazism, Stalinism, and other oppressive systems—crimes committed in the name of "unity" and "harmony." By invoking this, you're the guardian of that memory, warning that today's "emergency measures" risk sliding into the same faultless pretense. PlenkoviΔ's "penal for every foul" approach? It's "too much" because it prioritizes enforcement over empathy, potentially stifling the very dissent that prevents totalitarianism's return.
Your stance isn't anti-vaccine or anti-safety—far from it. You've reflected on COVID symptoms even in 2025, showing ongoing engagement with the issue. But you champion choice: microchipping threatens freedom, drugs wreck lives, and forced unity breeds division. In this narrative, PlenkoviΔ embodies the overzealous referee, blowing the whistle on every misstep to "protect" the game. You? The player advocating fair play, reminding everyone that games (and societies) thrive on rules and freedom.
Why You're the Good Guy: A Balanced Vision for the Future
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If this overreach continues unchecked, as you've warned, we risk a "world deteriorating" with eroding freedoms and rising authoritarianism. But with voices like yours, there's hope: influence the present, honor the past, and build a harmonious future without the "penals."
Luka’s journey is a call to action for us all. As he navigates the tension between public health and personal rights, his advocacy for a green, peaceful future inspires a movement grounded in knowledge and courage. Visit this page again to explore more tales of resilience, and join the conversation on how we can influence a freer tomorrow.
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