Dear Editor,
Opportunists have no regard for society and so they will sell out the country for any amount of money! Likewise, when hypocrisy has no boundary, fallacy becomes their fantasy! Look how the political sphere has become one big wrestling ring, where politicians are fighting to maintain their domain, in order to acquire more power.
It’s a disgrace to see even those who were viewed as having some semblance of integrity are now confusing the community with uninterrupted lies. They paint a picture to capture your attention and then groan about the instability of government. This group consistently blame others while they are the originators of this constant insecurity.
Let's use logic and common sense to substantiate the origin of this instability – an impression that is being mis-packaged and sold to this community. If UP and DP were the first to govern this country in 10-10-10, why would they break up their own government halfway through the governing process, just to go in opposition? Isn’t it logical that their opponent would cause this interference?
And haven’t we seen how this interruption has damaged the reputation of individuals and the image of St. Maarten? The sequence of events before the actual fall clearly identifies the instigators of this instability, and how they have managed to navigate their way to manipulate the system temporarily. Let’s be logical again. Why would an elected official distance himself immediately from his party that has just won 7 seats?
Similarly, why would another member, who has gained so many votes, break ties one year later, if he so believed in the “stability” of this country? What was his intention then? Later it was revealed from the “horse’s mouth,” that he cannot do anything from the opposition benches. Then logic would also dictate that the final interruption must come from within the UP party. So they targeted the rookie and the youngest in the bunch.
Inexperienced and near-sighted, he relinquished his support from the UP party and joined the two renegades from NA. It wasn’t long after, they toppled the government so NA could take up its position in the executive branch. So, who are the real architects of this instability that is crippling the country? When the second opportunist tasted a slice of power, what did he do? He formed his own party with several candidates, who are now vying to be a part of the next government.
Aren't these the same persons who are demanding stability in government today, when they have contributed to the instability and detriment of this country? As you can see, karma is collecting her dues slowly, but surely!
Is this spectacle going to stop? No! Right now, the party that is poised to be the game-changer for this election claimed to have done due diligence before candidates were accepted. Instability in government and fighting against corruption are high on the agenda. Really? Then why this candidate would be allowed on that list, when he has refused to settle an electricity bill of over NAf. 17,000, just because the meter was in his landlady’s name at the time?
When she confronted him on the matter, he wanted to fight her and she ended up footing the bill all by herself. Isn’t this a form of corruption, the very element that this candidate and his party are trying to eradicate? Why this landlady didn’t make the issue known after this candidate postulated himself? Is she condoning this type of behaviour and allowing these opportunists to flourish?
What about another candidate of the same party who prides herself as a professional in dealing with children who have learning challenges? Can she honestly declare herself as an individual who has the welfare of children at heart?
The late Maya Angelou once said, “When people show you who they are, believe them.” It’s time to wake up people! Don’t be fooled by these Siamese twins, “opportunists” and “hypocrites,” because they disguise their true character by playing on your emotions and level of intellect. You can never sow tomato and expect to reap sweet potato!
Joslyn Morton
