A consciously informed society is capable of profound decision-making

Jul 04, 2015 Letters

DEAR EDITOR,
I’m writing in relation to a letter that was published in your Friday July 3, 2015 publication, captioned “Magnanimity and an apolitical approach will be needed.”
I endorse the call for the Minister of Social Cohesion, Mrs. Amna Ally, in the execution of her duties, to be objectively magnanimous. The writer, while he recognized the wisdom of President Granger for the conceptualization of this ministry, also presumes that the subject minister, while trying to fathom the major causative factor(s) for the lack of our social cohesion, will experience “many sleepless nights.”
I’m realistically optimistic that a consciously informed society is capable of profound decision-making; therefore, it is incumbent upon us as Guyanese to comprehend the pivotal role we play in decision-making for nation-building, and article 13 of Guyana’s constitution which states that: “the principle objective of the political system or the state is to establish an inclusionary democracy by providing increasing opportunities for the participation of citizens, and their organizations in the management and decision-making processes of the state, with particular emphasis on those areas of decision-making that directly affect their well being”.
This article serves as a binding instrument that will enable us as members of civil society to effectively play our role in nation-building. However, the perceived challenges that surreptitiously await Minister Amna Ally can only be overcome if all stakeholders objectively work together for a socially cohesive Guyana.
In conclusion, please consider the following for social cohesion: firstly, we need to understand where we are as a nation and to envision the future for social cohesion, while being cognizant of the changes needed which are personal, relational, social-culture, structural, etc. As Guyanese, the future of social cohesion for reconciliation and nation-building is dependent on the mental attitude we exhibit towards subject matter.
Pandit Deodatt Tillack
Psychologist

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