Why are these animals allowed in this country?

Jan 21, 2024 Letters

Dear Editor,

Last Tuesday morning, at Hampshire Village, Corentyne, in a bloody, savage, manner, the life of Latchminen Permaul was snatched away by a trio of pit bulls. There is no evidence that Mr. Permaul had done anything to provoke these animals. Indeed, he could not have done so, since he was drunk and asleep in public. A not too uncommon sight in rural Guyana.

For too long, editor, the owners of these voracious killing machines have been allowed to get away with a fine, or perhaps in rare cases imprisonment. Meanwhile, the relatives of this hapless victim, if he had any, must come to terms with his loss. He was unemployed, but perhaps a father, a brother, but certainly a fellow human being. Yes, he was one of us.

My question is, why are these animals allowed in this country, and if a case can be made for their admission, why are they allowed in public places? I will tell you why. Our leaders are too busy fighting over the oil money and scheming how to deny pensioners their just deserts. It is pathetic to see these poor souls (some too feeble to go unaccompanied, on the first, or there about of every month) congregating to collect the paltry, pitiable, pittance. How about a three thousand dollars increase from a one trillion-dollar budget?

Mind you, we are frequently reminded that we have the fastest growing economy in the world, enough oil to make rulers of Saudia Arabia green with envy, and further enrage that rapacious bully to the west of us, who would never, never invite our own Dave Martins to have a beer, though I doubt whether Dave would accept whether it is offered once, or is offered twice.

Colbourne (Colbert) Wilson

animals, Colbourne (Colbert) Wilson, Corentyne, country, Hampshire Village

Latest News