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Nov 18, 2014 Letters
Dear Editor,
As young people, we are idealistic in our philosophical view of life and we romanticise about taking the world on, transforming the structures as well as revolutionising the cultural behaviour of the people that exist in our spaces.
Sad to say, as the years roll by and responsibilities pile on, we move from being idealistic to realistic.
Our romanticised ideas are replaced with keeping our heads down and trying to survive.
It does not take a trip beyond the iron gates of the Ivory Castle (Parliament), for our leaders to discern the reality of the average Guyanese. Homeless people sleep on the paves in front of the highest decision making body of the land, clogged drains, damaged roads and a twisted sense of normalcy operates. There is obviously a clear detachment between our leaders and citizens.
Leadership should be proactive and not reactive to the fluidity of events that shape Guyana. The moment that our people are empowered to demand and make it clear to our elected officials that “it is no longer business as usual and that they work for us” then it will be a bright day for Guyana.
WE deserve better, given the population size and resources that are available. Persons are not asking for things beyond the state’s capabilities but what is within our rights as a citizen and by extension a human being.
What we expect is not manna from heaven but what we are “entitled” to. Yes, I used the word entitled because it seems we have been beaten down psychologically to believe that which is handed out to us is the best thing and that we are being done favours by those who were elected to the highest offices.
The evidence of development is not only written in the GDP or the growth of an economy, but it also written in the social and human development of the nation.
I resolve to think that we are a hopeful people and shall continue to be such a people. It is evident in our resilient spirit and survivalist mentality.
The single parent who makes it possible for their children to gain an education, the vendor that works tirelessly, the aged retiree whom has returned to the labour force among the many hard working Guyanese trying to build a better life. These are the unsung heroes.
We must etch in our hearts, “We are All sons of one Mother, Guyana the free.” Therefore, no matter our religious, ideological, political, sexual orientation or the nuances that uniquely sets us apart from the other, our common bond is that we are Guyanese.
In closing, the simple yet inspiring line of the Iana Seals column needs to resonate with everyone that we mustResist! Resist! Resist! Resist the temptation of just surviving.
Jamal Goodluck
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