This lacks sensitivity and borders on cheap politicking

Jan 18, 2011 Letters

Dear Editor,
Albert Bolo Joseph, the Linden businessman who succumbed to a gunshot wound some weeks ago, was never known to be associated to any political party. Like Prime Minister Sam Hinds, I too have known Bolo for almost all my life.
It is understandable if not acceptable for politicians to seize every opportunity during the elections season to look good and seek votes, even if it is at the expense of grieving relatives or a community in mourning at the loss of a charitable and exemplary businessman, who rose from rags to riches.
It is not surprising then, that the Government would have its ministers who benefited in their early years as workers and residents of Linden to be representative at such a solemn occasion, especially when one considers the way he died and where his funeral service was held. Lindeners have a culture of celebrating its outstanding sons, daughters and children, who passed on in tragic circumstances. Mackenzie Sports Club is the chosen venue.
It is a known fact that Lindeners have often expressed the view that Prime Minister Sam Hinds and Minister Robeson Benn have made no effort or shown any interest in lobbying the Government to improve the livelihood of Lindeners in their destitute and impoverished state.
Why would Prime Minister Hinds, in addressing the Linden community in mourning at The Mackenzie Sports Club, thank the deceased for the kindness and support he gave to the PPP/C office at Linden? This is insensitive and cheap politicking and borders on fallacy.
To some, such utterances may just be loose passing comments. In international politics this would not be condoned without clarification on its intent. The media would only carry it to have a response to its justification. Opposition parties would have a field day. It is not only what was said but who said it. The solicitation of the sympathy vote is often subtle; by a presence, maybe, a tear, etc. ever by openly associating a non political person or group in such manner, for political mileage.
Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, must now tell the people of Linden and the country at large what acts of kindness and support the late businessman Albert Bolo Joseph extended to the PPP/C at Linden. This is the elections season. He must also tell the people of Linden what acts of kindness and support, since holding the higher office in the land, he has extended to improve their lot.
Norman Browne

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