Dear Editor
DARKNESS, the term being used by many to describe what possibly awaits Guyana on the other side of these elections. I look on in sheer horror and disbelief at a possible return of the PPP/C to office, as GECOM continues its work in the face of domestic and international hostility. It is beyond evident, that this election has been compromised and the proof is clearly in the pudding.
Those so-called political and social “activists” who have relentlessly and shamefully assassinated the character of the GECOM Chairman, Justice (Ret’d) Claudette Singh, with the intention to intimidate her so that she would cave to their demands, are nothing more than heralds of darkness. Day after day, week after week, we see unchecked verbal salvos by members of the opposition, their supporters and these “activists” being directed at Justice Singh, Ministers of Government and our President. This repulsive rhetoric makes me question the intellect of these individuals, but then again I should not be surprised given that they all have agendas.
What is most alarming to me is that these very “activists” and the masses that cling to their every word seem to have selective amnesia. Under the current opposition’s rule, they were but mere Dachshunds; they were physically and verbally assaulted and ridiculed but, today, they parade as democratic Dobermans. They forget that under this opposition, for the better part of a decade, genocide was committed. Many sons of the soil returned to the soil prematurely and their families have yet to receive any justice.
These “activists” would not have dared to use such language to condemn government officials about those atrocities during that era, for fear of retaliation. However, fast forward almost a decade later, they have now formed an unholy alliance with the same genocidal regime under the guise of fighting for democracy. Editor, let us call it what it is, hypocrisy.
The intervening foreign bodies were silent during that era of genocide, but now they all have an opinion which they think is paramount. No, it is not. Their opinions reflect their selfish interests. We are a sovereign nation and we will not be dictated to by Yanks, Poms, Canuks or Wogs. These foreign bodies are fortunate that our President is most gracious and patient; otherwise, they would be given the Michael Jackson treatment and told to “beat it”.
It is clear that these “activists” and foreign bodies have conveniently forgotten the discretions of the genocidal regime that they now vehemently support and seek to return to power, but one day we will all stand before the ultimate judge and they will all have to answer for their misdeeds. There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth and when they ask for mercy, just as the sons of the soil did, they will be met with a resounding NO.
Shadow and darkness, words used by the Honourable Prime Minister, Moses Nagamootoo and Sir Shridath Ramphal respectively, to illustrate the imposing, latent dread that hovers over our land. At a time when our country’s very soul is at stake, we can ill afford a relapse and descent into darkness. We must let our voices be heard and stand for what is right.
Yours respectfully,
Ryan Carryl
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