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Champion of the Earth Award

May 20, 2010 Letters

Dear Editor,
Citizens of any country ought to feel proud and a part of any award that one of its fellow citizens receives, be it sports, academics, politics, commerce, etc.
However, it should not be seen as against the recipient, if any citizen questions or disagrees with the premise used in allocating the award.
There are two recent international accolades awarded to which I seek clarification. Both are reputable and enviable awards by institutions respected world wide.
The first awardee is President Obama, who was the recipient of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize.
History will prove that all of the previous recipients had actually accomplished some unknown threshold truly to be recognised, e.g. Nelson Mandela and Bishop Tutu in the struggle against apartheid; Anwar El-Sadat and Minachem Begin over the Middle East peace accord, Camp David.
Then! On what bases was President Obama awarded this ultimate symbol of peace, when he is actually involved in two wars, and still sending troops to both Iraq and Afghanistan?
The USA is guilty of many serious human rights travesties within the Middle East and President Obama has strengthened America’s war efforts in Afghanistan.
Civilian deaths are high and are explained and excused as “collateral damage” that cannot be avoided. President Obama is also considering war against Iran if, the last resistant Muslim state, does not “fold” to western demands, policies and politics. Iran has reached a deal (nuclear) with Brazil and Turkey with China and Russia’s approval while the USA still vigorously pursues further punitive sanctions.
North Korea, a much more vengeful state, who already has nuclear arms and is continually, through provocation imposing military strength, is not being targeted; observed, mentioned Yes!, but not targeted with 20/20 vision.
It appears to me that with all of President Obama’s rhetoric vis-a-vis, a new start with Muslims in his first few months in office and his widely publicized speech in Egypt, America’s foreign policy remains the same.
Simply put, defend Israel at any and all cost. The most direct and effective way of securing Israel’s future is to disable all Muslim countries.
My second query is the Champion of the Earth award, received by our own esteemed, the Honorable, His Excellency, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo.
By definition, the word ‘champion’ is one who has defeated the rest of the field. Usain Bolt is an Olympic and world champion, we all know how, when and where.
Our dear President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has merely formulated/submitted a theory/thesis with regards to climate change (the new international hoax).
This thesis (because its implementation and validity has not been tested) has not found favour or consensus within the indigenous peoples’ and the wider Guyanese population.
Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has not won anything other that general elections in Guyana (and we all know how the system goes).
His theory has found favour with Norway and another Scandinavia country trying to absolve their guilt of polluting the world; whilst enjoying among the highest standards of living in the world.
This theory has not benefited Guyana (especially the mining sector) or by extension, the earth, so my confusion persists.
Bilaal Eusi Nantambu

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