Schools will be closed tomorrow in Cyprus because an ex-president passed away on Friday - and it seems that I am the only one around here confused with this decision.
I understand the need to mourn the passing of someone who has been an important political figure for five decades. Tassos Papadopoulos, who was president of Cyprus between 2003 and early 2008, played a role in the politics of the island over a long time. He was first appointed a Minister at the age of 25, and this is truly commendable.
But to go as far a calling three days of mourning and Monday a Public Holiday for someone who has not been the president for almost a year is, I believe, a bit too much.
If Carlos Salinas de Gortari died tomorrow, would schools in Mexico close for the day?
If George W. Bush passes away sometime next year, will lessons be cancelled in the USA?
The answer to both is maybe a yes, but for a totally different reason!
Sunday, December 14, 2008
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