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A division in the ranks

Mar 01, 2013 Letters

Mr Editor,
I wish to remind the President and Executives of the Guyana Legion that handover-takeover of the Association Presidency, is not in keeping with the norms of democracy. This practice exists in the Army for active soldiers. We are ex- and would not entertain nor accept this practice. Sunday February 25 was both a sad and unfortunate day for ex-servicemen/women who assembled at the Association headquarters to be officially inducted as active and legitimate members of the Association.
Our contribution was compulsory. As ex-servicemen we are entitled to privileges and benefits which this regime blatantly and shamelessly denies us, with the excuse that they can only accommodate and recognize one body as the representative of ex-servicemen.
Our right to membership of the Legion should be automatic and not have to be confronted by unacceptable obstacles. We demand and command the respect we so deserve from those who attempt to discredit us. This can only be achieved from a united front.
It is hurtingthat our services to the Nation do not be seen as patriotic after years of self sacrificing devotion. Though the meeting ended abruptly with frustration and disappointment we interacted and relived those cherished and memorable years we spent in the Army, departing with the hope that the officers of the Legion would let good sense prevail by reversing their stance and thus have our applications addressed and processed en bloc, paving the way for smooth and deserving induction of ex servicemen/women.
Our adversaries enjoy the division, because in unity is strength.
Umar Saied

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