William Penn Life, 2010 (45. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2010-11-01 / 11. szám
Dante Fercana, Branch 28 Youngstown, OH THERE ARE SO MANY people who are worthy of an interview, whether for personal merits, outstanding accomplishments, or most importantly accomplishments for one's nation. Imre Nagy, a Hungarian Leader during Soviet Oppression of Hungary would be whom I choose to interview. Although Nagy did not necessarily liberate Hungary of Soviet oppression, what he did is definitely worthy of praise. When Imre Nagy became Prime Minister of Hungary, a motive to rid Hungary of the evils of Stalinist Communism was evident in his political motives. Nagy made slow actions to remove Stalin's dogmatic rule over his country, yet he knew anything against Stalin would result in extreme retaliation. Simply standing up to such an extremist communist leader as Stalin took courage, a martyr's courage. When Nagy made the move to pull Hungary out of the Warsaw Pact on November 1,1956, not only was Nagy defending the rights of his Magyar brethren, but he was also a martyr for his country, something that is definitely worthy of an interview. I am sure that during my interview I would ask questions such as, "How did it feel to stand up for Hungary when violent retaliation from Stalin was your destined recourse?" In addition to the previous question, I would ask something along the lines of, "What exactly motivated you to give your life for your country?" It is the sheer selflessness that Nagy showed in his martyrdom of removing Hungary from the Warsaw Pact that is worthy of praise, and even more importantly this act was for my Magyar brethren. Nagy may not have been a surefire savior for Hungary, he may not even have achieved what he hoped for, but he rose up to meet his oppression. Nagy recognized the Stalinist crimes committed in the USSR and other Soviet Bloc nations and he was not going to allow them to occur in Hungary. He was an altruist, a tragic hero, a martyr, someone worthy of an interview. □ Third Prize - New Students - $200 Michael Fedner, Branch 352 Coraopolis, PA IF I COULD interview anyone from the present or the past, it would have to be my birth mother. Although I never met her, I have a million and one questions for her. Currently, she lives in the country of Peru in the capital. The main question that has been on my mind since I could remember is: "Why did you give me up and none of my older siblings?" She must have been a wise women to allow me to go to the greatest country in the world, the United States. She trusted strangers enough to put me up for adoption and I will always be forever grateful for her sacrifice. I'd ask questions about life in Peru and how my siblings are doing. Nonetheless, I have led a blessed and successful life thus far and hope to continue leading a good life. I have a great family, education, the best grandfather anyone could ask, John L. Lovász, and have many goals within my reach. None of this would be possible without my birth mother giving me up to my adoptive parents. The only evidence I have of her is a few pictures of her holding me as an infant. The final question I would ask her would be: "Are you proud of what I have become?" Something deep down in my heart tells me that she would be very proud of her son. □ Third Prize - Renewal Students - $200
