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Taming the hate and rancor down for nation building

Nov 15, 2011 Letters

 

 

Dear Editor,
I have followed the political campaigning and have from time to time made comments to a number of letters and article from different contributors from across the spectrum on a number of issues.
But of all the issues and observations I have made, this one is really affecting me and it has been propagated by all parties contesting the election.
I am speaking about the level of hate message being preached towards contesting parties and individuals of this election by some.
There is an urgent need to tame the hate and rancor down. The damage in the long run is far too much for the minor gains made, if any at all.
I do believe that all parties contesting this election would like a better Guyana- some (parties) will be better able to deliver the goods than the other, and some will able to deal with an issue better than the other but at the end only one can win to form the government.
This does not mean we all cannot win. We can question each other’s character, personality, beliefs, and positions on a number of issues without doing so in a hateful way or without being disrespectful. If we are dealing with an issue, I see no need to call each other names.
It’s simple… we define the issue… state your position; state your opponent’s position and argue on what makes yours better – no need for the hate.
As a young nation faced with so many problems; in a world becoming so complex daily, we need answers and solutions to our problems which no one party or individual can fulfill.
Members of Parliament should be discussing issues across party lines looking for compromise and common positions – we will all win, the country will win and we will develop.
Victor Austin

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