Guyanese unity against crime should transcend all divides

Aug 13, 2009 Letters

Dear Editor,
As we continue the struggles for human and trade union rights we are aware the task will be long, difficult and tedious.
While we are confronted with adversities, we need support in person and in spirit, from every citizen who is committed to a just society for justness transcends race, religion culture and political affiliation.
It is that which differentiates civilized people from uncivilized, moral, from immoral, the politically mature and socially conscious from the politically immature and socially naïve.
We believe that in the hearts of every Guyanese there lies a sense of justice that must be nurtured and allowed to grow around the principles of human rights.

These values are lost to us when as a people we allow our institutions, family, religion, government not to be held accountable for the high tenets which they often pay lip service to or fail to embrace.
During our recent lock-up at the Brickdam Police Station which we see as a violation of our rights and an attempt by the Jagdeo administration to silence us, several organisations and individuals have publicly expressed their solidarity with us, and their disdain for what had taken place. From the least expected quarters there have been concerns raised and recognition expressed for our right to say “enough.”
We put President Jagdeo and his band of merry men on notice that we will continue to agitate in pursuit of change for the realisation of a fair and just society.
We will not be fearful of state abuse and the unleashing of self inflicted criminality to tarnish our peaceful and constitutional efforts to protest the injustices meted out to Guyanese.
It is our transparent agitation within the parameters of the laws, consistent with our human rights, and utilising various strategies that will be our most potent weapon.
All Guyanese have a responsibility to put a stop to Jagdeo’s evil for as Martin Carter said “all are involved, all are consumed.”

Criminals of all races, drug dealers, murderers, bandits, kidnappers, those who pull the trigger, those who buy or supply the gun, those who look out, those who cover up the evidence and bear false witness and those who give the orders from believably safe distances are one and the same.
They are the scourge of the earth and should be brought to justice in a reputable court of law.
On behalf of my comrades, Norris Witter and Mark Benschop, we chose this medium to express our gratitude to the President and officers of the Guyana Trades Union Congress, the People’s National Congress, the Alliance For Change, The Working People’s Alliance, African Cultural and Development Association, Dr. Richard Van West Charles, Khemraj Ramjattan, Raphael Trotman, Ms. Deborah Backer, former Chief Magistrate Juliet Holder-Allen, Blawant Persaud, Sir Roy Trotman Vice Chairam, International Labour Organisation Governing Body, the media, families and friends, scores of Guyanese present at the vigil, and those who made calls or sent out a prayer.
It is important that we record our appreciation for the professionalism demonstrated by the members of the Guyana Police Force stationed at Brickdam, who were responsible for our supervision during the period of incarceration.
Their behaviour is indicative that all is not lost and there still remain officers in the Force who take their oath seriously.
The struggle continues until peace and justice prevails in Guyana for all Guyanese.
Lincoln Lewis

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