"Accept to be part of the herd" Or "Appealing to One's Patriotism"

From Cyprus-Mail ,June 20th, 2006 

Government Spokesman Christodoulos Pashardis yesterday urged Greek Cypriots to place the “national good” above their narrow personal interests.
“The government fully respects the individual rights of its citizens. But, first and foremost, it has respect for the broader national interest. Only a correct solution [to the Cyprus problem] can serve this national interest."

 So what does the government want people to do? They want them to be part of the herd. Do not make your own decisions. Eventhough I find the commission set up in north Cyprus completely ridicilous and illegal, I found the above statement equally disturbing and undemocratic.

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