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YCT should rethink its position on the call to boycott targeted businesses

Jun 24, 2012 Letters

Dear Editor,
The Youth Coalition for Transformation (YCT) members should rethink their position on the call to boycott targeted businesses and rescind such calls.
Countries can only achieve economic prosperity that benefits its people through the realization of high productivity.  This productivity comes from two primary sources: government spending and investments and private sector activities.  Therefore, it is difficult to fathom and justify why any group or organization would call for the boycotting of productive private sector activities that lead to overall development and prosperity of our society.
Moreover, the preference of the owners of these companies to support any political parties they endorse should be respected.  Freedom of expression is a fundamental attribute in any democratic society.
I commend the YCT for the civil and political activism that they have shown over the months since its formation. More young people should get involved in joining or forming organizations that call for social and political change that addresses the values and aspiration of young Guyanese.  However, these organizations have to be responsible and apply careful examination and analysis before making public their positions. Hurting the productive sector not only injure the proprietors of those entities but also inflict greater harm to our national economy and our development.
 Clinton Urling

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