Dear Voter, they work for you and not the other way around

Jul 30, 2019 Letters

DEAR EDITOR,

The time-worn playbook used by politicians past and present is a work of genius hardly ever needing adjustment.
These individuals can be seen on just about every corner or under every streetlight sprouting the same old empty promises that for the most part, they never keep, or seem to suffer severe memory loss once behind their huge desks and in their opulent offices.
Trying to get an appointment with them to discuss a pressing issue or seeking their assistance in resolving a concern is an exercise in futility, (See Freddie’s column about the Park Service Employees 29th July).
In fairness to these officials, government and opposition, they cannot attend to every complain or concern, but being as inaccessible as they become over the years in office is beyond frustrating for citizens.
Guyana is not the only country infected with this disease of abject and glaring neglect, so-called first world governments are too. For example, the circus presently on display in America is instructive. How many of the attendees at Trump’s MAGA (Make America Great Again) meetings can point to just one thing he has done for them or their community to date – management by crisis and division is his most significant accomplishment so far.
Those in our country versed in this approach are bleeding it for all it’s worth, the losers, as can be expected, are the everyday Guyanese citizens. These people work for you, your vote is responsible for their elevation, hold them accountable, demand results that not only benefit you and your family but your country as well.
Stop being duped by the same old nonsense over and over again. A favourite phrase in America is “What have you done for me lately.” The Guyanese voter should be asking this most profound question of both Government and Opposition politicians. Realistically, not everyone will be able to purchase a mansion by the beach or a spanking brand new SUV, but citizens should at least not have to worry about the next meal or shelter for them and their family.
Like with Trump and his politics of division, Guyana has been, and so far successfully, exploited by this age-old rift between Indian and African citizens with the only winners being those selfish so-called politicians whose only goal is personal gain.
Once again dear voter, these guys work for you and not the other way around, you get one chance every four years to make this point, use it for you and your family’s future.
Respectfully,
Claudeston G. Massiah

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