IT’S TIME TO GET IT RIGHT

Aug 16, 2017 Editorial, Features / Columnists

Since independence, we have come a long way and we have achieved much as a nation. We have overcome much, but we have also destroyed much in terms of our culture, our national ethos, patriotism, compassion, justice and law and order.

We have lost respect and trust for one another and our youths are rebelling against the status quo and an unjust system. We must reclaim and restore these in order to maximize the gains of the past. We must learn to build upon these gains so as to move into the dimensions that we have the capacity to attain. But we cannot afford to make more mistakes. It is time for us to revisit and renew the vision of the founding fathers and transform their vision into reality.

Despite some major disappointments and partisan politics, we have persisted and have demonstrated the inner fortitude and attitude to rise above the setbacks, and to encourage each other to press on. Indeed, we have persisted against all odds. That is a reflection of the true and strong Guyanese spirit. It is that ability and potential to withstand the pressures of society and to do anything to help build Guyana which we must now put our minds.

We are resilient, hard-working, driven and confident. We are creative, productive, innovative, resourceful and passionate. We are kind-hearted, warm and friendly; fun-loving and caring; happy; easy-going and peace-loving. But most importantly, we are law-abiding and disciplined. In other words, we are nation builders who stand ready to defend our country and our rights. With our creative human capital and fortitude in tackling our economic social and political challenges there is no reason for us to be poor.

Let us not, because of embarrassment, hide from problems or failure, but rather, let us identify and confront them and establish plans and strategies to overcome. We are a truly self-respecting nation; proud, free, and quite capable of being masters of our own destiny, but we need leadership to move the country forward.

We are hoping that our current leaders will stay focused, humble, transparent and committed to be bold and courageous to end corruption and take on the other challenges that are eating away at nation’s foundations.

In this our 51st year of independence, we must be willing to go where others have not gone, and do what has not been done, to break down barriers and end discrimination and corruption. We must build bridges, dismantle negative configurations, and remove systems and structures that have inhibited and hindered real growth as well as development.

We have to be strong enough to say no to those who are content to maintain the status quo of keeping economic power and wealth in the hands of a few to the detriment of the many. We must say no to the old-style, tribal politics; no to the oppression and injustice meted out daily to the poor. We must be willing and ready to completely transform the police force and create a new culture, mindset and approach that would say no to corruption.

We must direct attention to our youths and end the persistent feelings of emptiness and hopelessness that afflict them. These are entrenched issues that have been with us for a long time, therefore it is unjust to keep ignoring their degradation.

It is time for true independence to become a reality and usher in a new era of hope, justice, peace and prosperity for all our citizens. We can no longer be content to leave large segments of our society mired in poverty. We need leaders who can remove and dismantle the negative systems and structures and fulfil our hopes, dreams and aspirations. It’s time to get it right.

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