On ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ, and how inconvenient it is when Greeks chose to exercise it...

It is most certainly a possibility. It might possibly yield unexpected positive results. But to consider this at a time when Greek voters have spoken in the ballots, that, what does that say about "democracy" in the cradle of δημοκρατία? Check the linked article below...

Euro Officials Begin to Weigh Greek Exit

Resiliency is the code word for this article. Nevertheless, European institutions are drawing up scenarios for Greece's Euro exit. There is little consideration about softening the dacronian measures that are affecting Greeks' livelihood and social stability for the past two and a half years. No willingness to reflect on the democratic exercise that the Greeks performed and what it means.  If, then, there is more resiliency in the Eurozone, why insist on the rigidity of the measures? Why not accommodate Greece? Why allow the markets and capital to be tyrannical in the face of human plight? Where is the State, where are the institutions?

©Steve Bell 2012 @ The Guardian

Again, I understand the rationale behind these recent considerations, and it is difficult to predict more-than-likely scenarios of how Greece might fare without the Euro, I'm sure we should assume the best ones, not only the worst. But I'm forced to consider what reacting badly to less-than-ideal results in an election does to democracy, one of the European Union's stalwarts. If the EU chose this path why stray from it when it hits a snag?

Tell me what you think...