Let democracy speak for itself

Mar 08, 2019 Letters

DEAR EDITOR,

We stand at a momentous period of Guyanese history; the first of its kind. And as such, our ignorance and complacency (with regards to elections) must be understood and forgiven.
I’d like to bring light to a few dubious points that appear to be very contentious in the media (and needlessly so):
Firstly, the government’s commitment to allowing for the full representation of the electoral pool over the sovereignty and power of the constitution is lacking, and to a great extent, is a mere political tactic.
Is it not appropriate enough that the same pool of people who voted for the current government during the last election be tested once more to exact whether their previously affirmed ‘confidence’ remains unshaken (or not)?
To bring in new voters into the picture, especially at the expense of the constitution’s supremacy, is unfair and potentially catastrophic.
Secondly, the very test of whether there is confidence in the government should be taken by its literal interpretation. There is deemed to be no confidence in the workings and efficacy of the ruling party. I cannot understand how a party so geared towards transparency, accountability and democracy, has not heard the supposed ‘will of the people’ (at least by its currently defined parameters.)
To ensure that Guyana does not lose the respect of the largely democratic global population, we must allow democracy to prevail. It is urgent that the government see elections being held without unnecessary delay and poppy-cocking. Let democracy speak for itself.
On this note I urge that my fellow Guyanese recognise the rhetoric of both parties, so as to not entangle themselves in frivolous ethnic and racial conflicts. Tensions are high between our people, and rightly so; yet we must not allow this to divide our strengths but rather to build upon our weaknesses.

Yours truly,
A concerned youth

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