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He was yesterday’s man, Sotiris Tsiodras, after he managed to combine and complete two very difficult missions. On the one hand, to gain the trust of a group excluded from Greek society, on the other hand, to ensure that the Roma camp in Larissa is not the reason for the pandemic to spiral out of control.
He went to the city of Thessaly the same day and the television cameras that followed him revealed that the well-known infectious disease specialist, in addition to his already known ability to handle this great crisis, has a very deep humanity and extremely high empathy.
Additional elements of the man’s personality, which emerged from his immediate contact with the vulnerable group of Roma, led the President of the Republic to praise and praise him publicly.
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“Professor Tsiodras’ lessons on democracy and citizenship. There is no place for discrimination, fear, division, divisions in our society. What will help us overcome this pandemic is unity and solidarity among us.” it was the post of Katerina Sakellaropoulou.
And she was not the only one. There were many of them, known and unknown, who “bowed” to the doctor with a human face.
Among them are the Mayor of Athens, Costas Bakogiannis, as well as the director of the Hellenic branch of Amnesty International and a former close associate of Alexis Tsipras, Gabriel Sakellaridis, who, referring to the relevant statements by Sotiris Thasharias, said he could not deliver Tsiodra to his Rome. to be included in Amnesty International’s curriculum in schools as an example of anti-racist rhetoric, as a public discourse that promotes multiculturalism, inclusion and solidarity.
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And all this at the same time that SYRIZA executives have attacked the infectious disease specialist with open attacks, trying to hurt the Prime Minister.
However, most of the Roma gathered around Sotiris Tsiodra and Nikos Hardalias did not adopt a cautious posture.
On the contrary, there was enthusiasm and applause, while it seemed that the infectious diseases specialist also led a small portion that seemed to react at that time to the restrictive measures that would enter the area.
The words of Sotiris Tsiodras were warm and moved those gathered who understood that the intentions of the doctor and the Athens team do not seek to deceive them.
“We are all brothers, together in this, we are brothers, but you have to take measures and you must stay home for 14 days until you get over it. You have cases, help the world so that we do not have dead,” he said, expressing his humanity, but at the same time. giving the necessary medical instructions.
Nikos Hardals’ style was similar. To combat this nightmare, the undersecretary of Civil Protection said “protect our grandparents and the vulnerable.” He asked for patience and perseverance and promised that the state would take care of not losing anything from their homes. “No one except quarantine, everyone in their homes” was Mr. Hardals’ message.
Sotiris Tsiodras also referred to her visit to the Roma camp in Nea Smyrni, Larissa, during the traditional afternoon briefing.
He read an excerpt from a Council of Europe announcement on the occasion of International Roma Day on April 8.
And once again he showed his humanity and solidarity with those who consider themselves second-class citizens.
“Roma should not be scapegoats and a target of hatred in the midst of a pandemic. It is not a threat, as some media report. We must all work together to help inform and secure them. Our fellow citizens will not be left alone.” . They will continue to have equal access to medical care. There is no place for discrimination, hatred, fear, division and divisions. With unity we will overcome the pandemic. I greet our fellow citizens in Larissa who were together for their responsible attitude. We are together. Lord He is with us, we thank them, “he said, and then, trying to demonstrate that there are no racist attitudes and exclusions in our country, he added:” Greece has democratic sensibilities and that is why we were close to them and they embraced and felt his own people. Where there is poverty, there are people like Brooklyn and Queens, people who do not have adequate medical care. ”
In conclusion, he showed the greatness of his soul, since for the first time he did not follow the protection rules that insist that the population follow him against the crown. “We forgave them for the five minutes they were with us, less than two meters away, because it was for love. Our love counted more than the distance we should have. They will help us, I trust them.”
