Do you think that the new constitution will be more democratic and will it be adhered to?
Monday, February 8
“In my opinion the Georgian Constitution is democratic even now: the problem we have is that almost nobody follows it, especially the Georgian Government. The most recent example I recall is the violation of the Constitution by the President, when he failed to name the candidates for CEC Chair by the proper deadline.”
Alexandre, sociologist, 46
“I think it should be more democratic, as quite a lot of experts and good specialists are working on it right now. But I still think it depends on the goodwill of the current Government whether we will have a really democratic constitution or not.”
Nino, teacher, 36
“The problem is that our constitution always remains a paper exercise and is never implemented in real life. We should have rule of law in the country and only after this happens is there any sense in writing a new constitution.”
Eka, doctor, 29
“I must unfortunately say that I don’t think anything will ever be democratic in Georgia until the Government changes.”
Salome, interpreter, 22
“I can’t make any predictions about the impact the new constitutional changes will have on the democratic development of our country, but I can only express my hope that everything in the political, economic as social spheres will be fine in Georgia.”
Giorgi, IT specialist, 31
“Well I welcome the work on a new constitution because some serious amendments need to be made in the current constitution. However after its adoption I am not sure that everything will be followed as it should be. However, I think most of its parts will not be violated.”
Giviko, student, 19
“I do not see any reason why they are renewing the constitution because no one follows it and everyone does what she/he wants. I think this is only a PR action to show foreigners that Georgia is trying to be like Europe, however the people see everything and know that this is just false.”
Marina, housewife, 56
“I think it will be more democratic and hope that each article will be well written. It really needs serious amendment and I am glad that a good team is working on it, which really is able to create a good and democratic Georgian Constitution.”
Maka, teacher, 26
Alexandre, sociologist, 46
“I think it should be more democratic, as quite a lot of experts and good specialists are working on it right now. But I still think it depends on the goodwill of the current Government whether we will have a really democratic constitution or not.”
Nino, teacher, 36
“The problem is that our constitution always remains a paper exercise and is never implemented in real life. We should have rule of law in the country and only after this happens is there any sense in writing a new constitution.”
Eka, doctor, 29
“I must unfortunately say that I don’t think anything will ever be democratic in Georgia until the Government changes.”
Salome, interpreter, 22
“I can’t make any predictions about the impact the new constitutional changes will have on the democratic development of our country, but I can only express my hope that everything in the political, economic as social spheres will be fine in Georgia.”
Giorgi, IT specialist, 31
“Well I welcome the work on a new constitution because some serious amendments need to be made in the current constitution. However after its adoption I am not sure that everything will be followed as it should be. However, I think most of its parts will not be violated.”
Giviko, student, 19
“I do not see any reason why they are renewing the constitution because no one follows it and everyone does what she/he wants. I think this is only a PR action to show foreigners that Georgia is trying to be like Europe, however the people see everything and know that this is just false.”
Marina, housewife, 56
“I think it will be more democratic and hope that each article will be well written. It really needs serious amendment and I am glad that a good team is working on it, which really is able to create a good and democratic Georgian Constitution.”
Maka, teacher, 26