Guyanese should not have to bow in fear to the PPP to get what is rightfully theirs

Sep 18, 2024 Letters

Dear Editor,

I have nothing personal against any individual who chooses to support a party of their choice or to benefit from the taxpayers’ monies that belong to the citizens of Guyana. Part of my work has been and continues to be holding the corrupt PPP regime accountable and to eventually see them removed from office.

One of the most potent and effective weapons in the armory of the PPP that they use to slight non-supporters is the use of optics. I push back at the optics and I am in my right on the public political stage to do that.

The PPP have for years monitored my platform and have been consistent in trying to undermine my activism in a political way. The PPP reserves every right to do that and it would be remiss of me to complain. This is the nature of politics and the quest to weaken one’s opponent is part of the art of political combat. Credit must be given to any political party that is relentless in pushing back against its contenders. The PPP may be the worst thing that have happened to Guyana for the past several decades but none can say that they are lazy.

It is not a coincidence that the PPP go after, with the intention to win over any non political Guyanese in the arts, entertainment or sports that have been first showcased on this political platform. I have seen it time and again. Some have since avoided any interaction for the sake of sidestepping victimization.

The PPP must be put on notice that unlike some in the opposition, I am not lazy and will continue to be relentless in pushing back. It is downright wrong to make the Guyanese people political pawns that can be bought and sold and used like chattel. No Guyanese should have to bow in fear to any government to get what is rightfully theirs. We do not live in a Guyana that is akin to a slave plantation of any ruling regime.

Sincerely,

Norman Browne

Social and Political Activist