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Heed objective, unbiased views

Feb 11, 2020 Letters

DEAR EDITOR,

Objective reports, editorials and commentaries, once unaligned with (critical of) a major party, are
maligned no matter how valid their arguments and views. The same applies with polls and pollsters – they are attacked by a party and its supporters for findings that a party trails in support. Thus, one is not surprised that reports critical of the one sided negotiations with the oil companies are rejected outright.
When commentators or editorials critique a party, they are attacked by its supporters and described as a supporter of an opposing party. The same is true of critiques of oil negotiations. A critique is welcomed by supporters of the opposing party and is viewed as excellent. But on the other side, an objective (critic) is labeled as a soup drinker; this is not to say there aren’t soup drinkers around who sell their souls for a position. There are many soup drinkers and political grass hoppers (rank opportunists) also jumping from party to party when their personal goal is not met. Both major parties have these opportunists and at times they are rewarded with positions. But regrettably those who are professionals and care for country and offer sound advice or seek justice are reviled. This is hypocritical thinking but is reality in our political culture.
Government and parties should heed professional, unbiased views and reports (especially on oil) that are supported by strong evidence instead of rejecting them outright.

Yours truly,
Vishnu Bisram

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