The text reads: "So that our women don't have to cry". This image is loaded with all kinds of moody symbolism, and is intended to show that Slovakia is surrounded by enemies (Hungarians, Roma, perhaps the European Union itself) and that Slovaks should fear these perceived outside enemies and be ready to fight them to protect the nation. The woman has her arms folded in prayer and the light from the windows behind suggests a church (with a leering male face at the window, the 'external threat' personified). The woman seems to personify Mother Slovakia (the nation itself) which must be defended against external enemies (by Slovak male chauvinism). The dark and spooky tone of the image is intended to remind Slovak voters that they should be afraid of a future without a solid Slovak identity, and the best way to protect themselves is to vote for radical nationalists like the SNS who will ruthlessly defend their interests against outsiders.
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