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Sep 26, 2008 Letters
DEAR EDITOR,
Guyana is becoming a very fearful place to live in. There are death threats, kidnappings, murders, other crimes and high cost of living.
The politicians are getting richer and the poor poorer. The government is blaming high food prices on the global crisis when Guyana can be the food basket of the Caribbean.
People are living in their homes afraid of nightfall and fearful the next day will be news of another massacre.
Wanted men ‘Fine Man’ and ‘Skinny’ are dead but no one knows if they have committed all those crimes and if their gang is dead. It is not known whether it is one gang or many gangs.
Recently, the relatives of the Bartica massacre were in the news seeking answers about the killings of their families. Lusignan had a memorial service for their dead relatives and also sought answers.
The police force does not have the resources to fight crime but the government gave the Joint Services and an informant $60 million reward for killing two wanted men.
The relatives of the massacred only got money to bury their dead and the homes of those dead fathers and mothers are finding it harder to eat and pay bills. The trade unionist Mr. Lincoln Lewis was forced to leave his home for fear of his life.
Mr. Lewis was in the news last week condemning the government handling of crimes. Mr. CN Sharma is back on the air after four months suspension but this time around like he is really scared. Who will speak for the poor and disadvantage?
In a free society, the media is the watchdog and guardian of democracy. This fear is real, Mr. Editor. People are afraid to speak out, seek justice and ask questions.
Even those who dare to ask get no answers other than the same old concocted stories. Even PPP supporters are scared to utter a word. Only Freddie Kissoon and Lincoln Lewis show some guts in this society.
Dindial Naipaul
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