YEREVAN. – Members of “Justice in Armenia” initiative representing the Armenian Diaspora do not support any of the parties participating in the forthcoming elections in Armenia. The goal of the “Justice in Armenia” initiative is to contribute to the establishment of democracy in the country, System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian told reporters in Yerevan (PHOTOS).

Tankian said it is very important that people understand that they “do not have a dog in this fight”, that is, they have no personal interest in the results of the elections.

“Many people argue because of the views they adhere to. And we do not care what views certain people have, the most important thing is the will and desire of the Armenian people,” Tankian said.

To illustrate his attitude to this issue, Tankian sang a slightly modified verse from the song of Butthole Surfers band:

I do not give a f *** about the FBI,

I do not give a f *** about the CIA,

I do not give a f *** about the KGB,

I do not give a f *** about the FSB.

“We are not professional monitors, we are artists. Our job is to inspire you to go to the polls and vote. Injustice today is everywhere, even in the United States. How did Trump become president? Hillary Clinton received 3 million votes more than Trump, but Trump became president. But this does not mean that you should not vote,” Tankian said. “I do not believe in violence. We have the right to be dissidents. We have the power, we have votes, but let’s not stop.”

A number of artists from the Diaspora, including Serj Tankian, director Atom Egoyan and actress Arsinee Khanjian arrived in Armenia to carry out an observation mission during the parliamentary elections as part of the “Justice in Armenia” initiative.

This initiative, as noted by SerjTankian, belongs to a group of artists who were worried about what happens in Armenia “especially after Sasna Tsrer and the tension in the country, after many years of injustice.”

“We wanted to take part,  to make our small contribution and help introduce justice in Armenia. This is only a small contribution from the Diaspora. Thanks to all the volunteers who will observe the elections in Armenia, we will support you,” he added.