Celebrating communist rehabilitation in Estonia

Today is the 20th of August, a day when in 1991 Estonian independence was restored by a vote at the then High Council of the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic. Estonian actual day of independence is 24th February 1918. I have no quarrel about celebrating the restoration of independence, but the way it is done now, it seems more about celebrating communists and advancing the agenda of a certain political party.

The former communists are coming back in force: 2 of the 3 parties in the current government are carrying on the old traditions of corruption, nepotism and general backwardness. The liberals seem to tame them only to a certain extent. The president is a senile former top communist, who is so obviously controlled by politicians. It seems that we are facing five years more of the same embarrassment. I would hate to think that these will be the people who dictate where Estonia is going. It is hurting us.

I do not understand why it has come to this and where have all the good people gone. Where are the forces of good? When will this crazyness end? I seriously consider becoming more involved politically, as it seems that politics might need people like me. I just cannot be a bystander any longer, I care too much about this country and the people who are living here.