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Dec 03, 2015 Letters

Dear Editor,
Two forthright articles in the “Caribbean Daylight” Friday 23rd, 2015 by David Hinds and Vidyaratha Kissoon gave me a nice feeling, a kind of renewed hope in a small way, though ephemeral it was, for upon reflection I don’t see our new bosses being moved one iota by what those two enlightened brothers had to say.  Yes! I’ve become that cynical.   Both David and Vidyaratha missives:  “It is the government turn to trust the people” and “…. Fools for democracy” respectfully were thoughtful and practical – no fooling about – critiques smack on, and I honestly wish that like Vidyaratha said we can have more sincere brothers/sisters coming on board in calling a spade a spade and not the tomfollery some are indulging in.  It is my take that we will not witness any substantial change except there is a revolutionary change in thought pattern; meaning, there must be a new breed/crop of leaders emerging, possessing true nationalistic pride; who will willingly and consciously adopt a different and positive posture and orientation so much so that even if they might fall short on a well structured policy once they are sincere, objective and decent- bona fide we can live with them because of their righteousness and our trust and faith in them as demonstrated.
For me there are no such easily discernible types about and around.  God, where have all the flowers gone?! Why is it we have become so adept, past masters at changing the frame and not the picture, why is it so always difficult to walk the talk.   We clamour for change and often times end up with a carbon copy of what we had.   Editor, the increase handed out to government ministers within a mere four months in office is a classic state of the art example of what strange creatures politicians are, it seems as if forever the masses will be beguile – the word double-cross just flashed across my mind,  any way …… like the poet said “poor people always in the rain”.       Which brings me to make the point how politicians learn their geography best around elections time, where every hole, every hill, every valley is visited.
They find people no matter where since every single vote is a heartbeat, then when it’s all over and done they may never see those places ever until maybe next time around.   I have read non stop the flood of letters, the majority from important, high profile, creditable and well recognised individuals who have taken issue with the brazen damning 50% increase and more so the arrogance of “no apology” – as though they themselves have thumped themselves into office.  Oh by the way it was nice to see that act of courage and I hope a sincere gesture by the Minister of State in finally offering an apology to the nation for his rude “no apology” remarks, not forgetting the Prime Minister’s careless and flippant utterance that it will soon be forgotten – see how politicians think.
Editor, I’ve heard some real provoking and clumsy talks in defence of dishonesty from activists and supporters of the now coalition government, saying that promises made during elections campaign were the regular run of the mill – the norm, all gimmicks meant to capture votes;  that only the simple minded would have relied on them.   Then you see why we need a different crop, a new breed with a new orientation; then you see why even with the flood of caustic criticism from here and abroad were of no avail; bitter, vexing and outrageous as it is was, it was considered a priority and so a done deal.   But I “have been in town” long enough to know a thing or two.   I’m certainly in favour with the forever watchful W.P.A long standing very principled and exemplary activist Tacuma Ogunseye’s humble recommendation in an effort to soothe a rather too early uncomfortable scenario, adorning it with a bit of decency:  that the government make a pledge to the nation promising that there will be no more increase for ministers during the remaining life of this government. This, I think can in some way can serve as a palliative.
Frank Fyffe

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