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Nov 23, 2013 Letters

 

Dear Editor,
I am outraged by the recent examples of a blatant disregard for criminal justice, lack of accountability by the police, and a growing sense of personal insecurity in our communities.  I have been approached by many friends, family and even strangers that feel the need to vent their outrage about the country’s failing judicial system and moral decline.
The judicial system failed the citizens of Guyana on November 19th when the accused in a crime that was recorded on indisputable video surveillance was discharged due to absent prosecution.  All of Guyana has seen the video broadcast of this gruesome murder; however, our prosecuting attorneys and police, who are hired to protect the citizens, refused to present the video evidence to the court.  Therefore, the court of public opinion must now judge their actions.
I am also very disappointed in the lack of media coverage of this travesty in justice. In a free society where the citizens are afraid to walk the streets without fear of violence, the independent media has a responsibility to provide the people with a platform to express their fears and desires.
Regrettably, another red flag that must be raised is the suspicion that justice is for sale. Why do some people seem to be above the law while the majority of the citizens are scared and suffering?  Do power, privilege and connections provide some immunity?  We seem to be drifting towards a way of life where every facet of our existence appears to have an established market value, including the supposedly invaluable gift of life itself.
Whatever the causes may be, one thing is clear – what occurred on Tuesday is a travesty of justice that crossed the line, and warrants a greater backlash than has taken place.  Basic good sense dictates we must make certain critical contributions to the upkeep of our society, so that we in return are protected by the institutions of that society – a contract that is essential for us to honour if we are to prevent a descent into anarchy.
Our predictably passive response in light of this incident is unwise.  If ever there was a time that our usual silence and ‘neutrality’ should be overruled by justice, morality, and a sense of collective responsibility, now is the time.
Selwin Asafa George

 

 

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