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Racism is killing Guyana
Dear Editor,
Systemic racism is the unfair advantage of some based on biased policies and practices, written and unwritten. Guyana has seen its share of systemic racism. Its history ugly and hurtful. Each party that ruled felt it was their duty to guard the gates of El Dorado, preventing others from entering. I read a profound statement in one of the opinion letters stating that Guyana will continue to remain divided with or without oil if the racial issues are not dealt with.
A tree is known by its fruit. The roots of racism run deep in Guyana. Its roots have infected the soil of Guyana and over the years affected the health of the nation. Its decomposing smell has left a bad odor in the air. The way you stop roots from growing is by cutting the tree down. The trees of racism must be demolished in Guyana before Guyana can become truly unified. Affinity to these racial roots have to be severed. You cannot see the beauty and potential of the nation for all the trees.
When I was a little boy in Guyana, I learned a riddle “Christmas comes once a year and every man should have his share”. I later learned it meant “generosity and goodwill”. The riddle went on to state that “Poor Master Willey laid languished in jail”. A unified Guyana is when everyone, regardless of race and culture and ethnicity, can sit at the proverbial table as an equal including the “Master Willey’s” of society, and enjoy a healthy serving of generosity and goodwill.
Sincerely,
Daniel Singh
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