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May 10, 2013 Letters

Dear Editor,
It is evident that somewhere along the way and for reasons which are complex, many of our Guyanese seem to have lost compassion and a concern for others— particularly the underdog – the disadvantaged.
I spent some time in the Barnwell – Mocha Arcadia area on Monday May 6, and visited the relatives of those concerned with the death of Mark Fredericks, better known as ‘Markle’.
I also visited the alleged assailant a young mother, Simone Daniels, at the East Ruimveldt Police Station, she was in custody and likely to be charged with murder. May I add this good piece, the police officer and ranks at the East Ruimveldt Police Station were extremely polite and professional, and so in spite of her lack of freedom Simone had no complaints against the police – but back to my concern.
Both of these young people live in a heavily depressed area at the end of a dam without lighting facilities and other amenities.
Both the incarcerated Simone and the dead ‘Markie’ are victims of our uncaring social environment.
This young lady who says that she is 26 but her sister says 27 years old has five children. She is from Marlboro Village, Pomeroon, says that she was sexually assaulted on two previous occasions since living in that remote area, but no one was arrested. With respect to this recent incident she described quite vividly how on that faithful day Markie fondled her and try to removed her underwear in spite of her protest.
She said her fear was heightened because she believes that Markie was H.I.V positive. To protect herself she inflicted a single blow with a knife.
People in the community described Mark, the dead man, as a troublemaker who is known to have assaulted both of his parents. He is alleged to have once broken his father’s arm and set the family house on fire.
This young lady who herself is clearly a victim of our torn social fabric, was up till last night left on her own. From a lay person’s point of view, it is a shame that this young lady should be in the lockups and we are yet to hear from all these social activists and young female lawyers.
I know that Mr. Joe Harmon, MP and Ms. Debbie Backer MP agreed to help — but what of the large army of young lawyers and human right activists.
Please let this letter appeal for the female lawyers to come out in full force to offer Simone and others support.
Hamilton Green, J.P.

 

 

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