Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and his allies are focusing on defending national and gender identity, a move observers see as a response to broader societal questioning. The article suggests this emphasis is strategic, as these are identities that require little active effort to maintain. This defense appears to be a reaction to perceived threats or challenges to established norms. The original Slovak title poses a rhetorical question – "What good is such a state to us?" – hinting at deeper discontent. The commentary implies Fico's focus on these identities serves to distract from or redirect attention away from more fundamental concerns about the state of Slovakia. This political maneuvering raises questions about the priorities of the current government.