Dear Mr. Marlin,
I felt the need to put pen to paper and offer a little advice to the National Alliance and in particular to you, Mr. William Marlin. A man I respect and have voted for because you stand strong and I didn’t like how they tried to destroy you. There are rumors out there that the United Democrats is sitting with the Alliance as well in the talks to form government. As a supporter of the Alliance I’m sorry, but I have a serious issue with this. And I’ll remind you why.
This island nation of ours is taking longer to get on the economic recovery road due in part to the fact that the UD broke government. No matter how people try to dress it up, every fire starts with a spark. And that spark was the now defunct DP and UP along with Brownbill throwing down government in the aftermath of a hurricane.
They got to that point by painting you Mr. Marlin, as the worst public servant this country has ever seen, despite a career of 30-plus years of achievements. They called you AND the National Alliance every name in the book. You were a liar, a manipulator, undeserving of being the PM, not worthy to be called honorable, and on and on.
The venom that was spewed your way culminated in them firing you not once, but TWICE! It was a clear attempt to destroy you personally, not just politically, at the behest of the Dutch. The same UD then turned to Christophe Emmanuel and called him even worse names. They hold a personal disdain for you and the National Alliance.
Please explain to me HOW you expect your base to accept any partnership with a group of people who just tried to destroy the leader who has guided the Alliance to prominence. How can I? These people do not change. They will actively try to undermine you and yours and try to destroy their biggest threat (Alliance) from within.
There are times when you simply have to say “no” and grow a spine. Mr. Marlin, more than ever SXM needs a strong opposition to keep people in check. You can also effect change from the opposition benches. You can do work for our people from right there. But I beg you, Do NOT form with a group of people who visibly hate you and through their actions despise you and yours even more.
A proud supporter
Name withheld at author's request.
