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The character of the GHRA is exposed in its posturing

Jan 26, 2009 Letters

Dear Editor,

It is not surprising to have seen a statement by the Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) regarding the state of preparedness and several null allegations against the Government and other agencies.

It was disappointing to know that the GHRA is criticising the valiant efforts of thousands of hard working Guyanese who have worked tirelessly to ensure some of us sleep safely at nights when the heavy rains came.

The GHRA and its political assertion seem out of touch with what occurred over the past few months before and during the December/January rains. Why are we only hearing from them now, when they should have made constructive criticisms to solve the country’s drainage and irrigation problems, since they claim to know the solutions?

Several serious allegations were made against the Government and supporting agencies for being non-responsive to the needs of residents and farmers who were affected. Where was the GHRA when the Government and other non-governmental and other regional bodies responded promptly to the need of residents and farmers? I dare ask where was the GHRA when the citizen needed them, if indeed the citizens of this country were deprived of their rights by unwanted flooding and other claims of suffering?

There are some of us who talk the talk, but do not walk the walk. If there were indeed sufferings, as painted by the GHRA, as a result of the lack of response to deal with the heavy rainfall, why did the GHRA not come forward and make suggestions and represent the Guyanese people, as they should have been doing?

They sat down and remained silent because they had nothing of substance to offer; but lo and behold, after the waters have receded and we have overcome the worst, the GHRA rides in with shiny amour like cowards to criticise all efforts that were successful in averting a major disaster. This does not surprise me, as this is their usual stance to get attention. I do hope the Guyanese public will see them as they are.

Erica Smith

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