I am not persuaded that there is any need for the PPP to apologise

Jun 11, 2009 Letters

Dear Editor,
I would like to make some responses to David Hinds’ letter SN Friday June 5/2009 captioned “For the PPP its all about a god- given right to govern” which may not be appropriate to the main contents of his letter.
It talks about Ralph Ramkarran’s latest article (GC June 2nd) in which he opines that while there are wide-spread calls for the PNC to apologies there have not been similar calls on the PPP.
David Hinds feels there are reasons why the PPP also should apologise, although he admits, that in regards to what Ramkarran said, “He is right”. Over the decades, I recollect that there have been calls for the PNC to apologise. We had Raphael Trotman, saying, while still a member of the PNC, that maybe the PNC should offer some form of apology. Also now Dr. Van-West Charles is indicating that an apology should be made, but Alexander says that all should atone.

At this point in time, I wonder what use an apology from the PNC and how sincere it would be. The best form of apology that the PNC could offer the nation maybe is to unequivocally and unambiguously to pledge not to resort to violent tactics or actions that could lead to violence. Any apology may only have value as a catharsis, self-satisfaction or political strategy.
I am not persuaded that there is any need for the PPP to apologise. Hinds also makes reference to Freddie Kissoon and his “constant subjection of Dr. Jagan’s politics to scrutiny” and also “is constantly asking questions of power – an important aspect of democracy” and it is important to remember the freedom that we are enjoying today, despite the many criticisms that the PPP/C government receives today.
I read articles of Freddie Kissoon in the early days after 1992, praising Dr. Jagan and the PPP/C administration. He approached Dr. Jagan for a job and was told that he could go ahead as he was on sabbatical and was already being paid. It seems that Kissoon immediately lost interest and became hostile to the PPP/C and Dr. Jagan.

Also he was employed by then Minister of Information Moses Nagamootoo to host a call-in television programme and committed a faux pas and had his contract terminated. Consequently we are being besieged by his animosity, no gain, lots of pain, it seems.
David Hinds then goes on in his letter, to give his well known biased account of PPP history. Any disagreement the PPP had with former members was based on ideologies and polices, and not on race.
However, let me state in conclusion, that it is the height of absurdity and ridiculousness to state or insinuate that “the PPP has proved to be the ultimate barrier to ethnic unity and nationhood in Guyana.”
Hinds goes on, at the end of his letter, “I may be wrong, but to paraphrase the calypsonian David Rudder, please make a liar of me.”
We do so with alacrity and enthusiasm, as the cap fits you, so draw the string.
John Da Silva

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