A response to questions of my intentions

Dec 04, 2008 Letters

Dear Editor,
I would not allow the unnamed letter writer to question my intentions without a response.

Firstly, I do not know that my letter took the form of advice, since no one asked for it. I merely expressed an opinion based on what was reported in the newspaper.

Secondly, if the issue was that simple, it is difficult to comprehend why it took 16 years to have it resolved.
Thirdly, I commented on the issue because the furor it created attracted the attention of the opposition with their usual disparaging remarks against the PPP administration.

Fourthly, whatever opinions I expressed were based on known acceptable principles in industrial relations and had nothing to do with the professionalism of the General Manager. And, for the record, professionals do make mistakes.

Fifthly, I have no problem with the professionals in the office of the President, deciding to treat the issue of Adam Harris as continuous for purpose of computation of his retirement benefits. No doubt the issue would have taken a different twist by the opposition if it was done for a known PPP supporter.

Sixthly, I did state in a previous letter that I would be the last person to support any injustice against Adam Harris so I am happy if the man is paid.

Finally, it is difficult for me to accept that Adam Harris, being a veteran journalist, do not know the difference between resignation and retirement.

And, now, I want to thank the letter writer for his enlightenment, since I will be pursuing my own issue with the Office of the President.
D. Sookdeo