Dear Editor,
Prime Minister William Marlin is showing his weakness when he allowed MP Lloyd Richardson to lead him to Pointe Blanche to have a simple conversation. Immediately, he should have anticipated that someone else was about to join the party. When the minister got to the designated spot he should have never invited the UP leader into his vehicle and entertained such comical discussion. Instead, the prime minister should have suspended the meeting and drop the MP off. On the other hand though, probably the move was necessary to further expose the devious minds of those who were elected to serve.
Why is this widespread anxiety? The process for the eventual passing of the budget is very clear, and so there was no need for an MP to ask the assistance of anyone from the opposition. Likewise, Prime Minister William Marlin is also familiar with the procedure, and so to engage in useless conversation is a waste of time. Why stoop to a level that is incompatible to the usual conduct of a prime minister’s office. If the “Super Seven” wants to flex their muscles just let them. The people will be the judge, and it is just a matter of time before they are rewarded accordingly for their performance.
For the opposition to continuously take the stance on signing in only if all members of the ruling coalition have done so is such an immature view on the running of Parliament. This is such utter nonsense because it is the responsibility of every MP to sign in, coalition and opposition! How do they expect Parliament to function properly if they continue to block the process of enhancing this entity? And, how could they feel comfortable stating that, “St. Maarten is a new country that is in the developing stage,” when they are the ones who are refusing to support this developmental process?
MP Leona Marlin-Romeo consistently speaks about the importance of voting her conscience. As a matter of fact, when Julio Romney launched his book at the University of St. Martin last year, she took him to task over this same notion of voting one’s conscience. On several occasions she has also echoed similar sentiments in Parliament and has vowed to do the right thing whenever necessary. Now is the time for the MP to put her money where her mouth is, but instead she continues to show the public that she is just a good storyteller and her word is not her bond.
MP Tamara, the queen of drama, really needs to sit out the rest of term at home until election comes around. Her presence in Parliament serves no purpose at all. Whenever she feels like attending meetings she consistently begs for assistance because she claims that she does not understand anything, but the MP lives on Facebook, instead of focusing her attention on understanding the laws that govern the various branches of government.
Definitely, this lack of understanding is a challenge for anyone who cannot differentiate when it is appropriate to apply personal beliefs. It is such an act of mockery to hear MP Tamara Leonard start off her presentations with this annoying line, “To God be the glory.” When one uses a quote or a slogan, it is because it means a lot to the individual and the person’s actions will be aligned accordingly. What has been displayed over the months is just fallacy and the MP needs to quit the charade.
It is also because of her deficiency in understanding the significance of the budget is why she does not find it important enough to support it. Yet, the MP expects the population to support her come this election when she blatantly announced that she will not endorse the budget prior to it coming to Parliament. The saying is really true: “When ignorance is bliss, it is folly to be wise.”
It would be interesting to see if these two MPs will have the nerve to congratulate women on “Women’s Day,” when they are stifling the progress of women in this country. Women think differently from men; they generally make decisions that are in the best interest of their children and the country. Why hijack the entire population for self-interests – the same population that is feeding them, to the point where MP Tamara Leonard could admit openly that she cringed when she got her first pay check as a parliamentarian. How shameful it is to be ungrateful to this public!
For every decision there is a consequence; therefore, it is amazing how the UP leader could keep these parliamentarians under constant hypnosis. This is the effect and the reward for those who love to bask in play dough. So, line them up Theo; who gave them permission to venture onto your patio?
Joslyn Morton
