Your comment, regrettably, falls short of that shared civic duty.
It is part of Oromo custom not to respond in kind—which is why we direct you here, inviting you to reflect on your unhelpful comment through our polite and measured response.
The time and energy you spent crafting a dismissive remark could have been invested in something constructive—or at the very least, respectful. You could have just as well avoided the comment altogether, as it contributes nothing helpful to the conversation.
Sarcasm, mockery, and offhand contempt don’t advance the conversation; they diminish it. They corrode the dignity of the very public space we all rely on for meaningful dialogue.
It’s natural to feel uneasy when others speak up for their rights. But a mature, self-assured society doesn’t meet that discomfort with ridicule—it listens, reflects, and grows.
We invite you to channel your energy into something more positive. It’s not only better for your own well-being—it’s better for all of us.
Let’s aim to be builders, not barriers—in service of a world grounded in fairness, decency, and shared human dignity.