Dear Editor,
I am contented that I reacted to Joslyn's last letter to you, because it afforded her the opportunity to respond and say much more of which I again agree with. So I would wish that more people would take time to read her letters to you.
I usually mention that I stand corrected and that is because I am aware that I am not well versed in everything, neither am I a member of every household. What I do know is that for 41 years I have been more indept in the affairs of the majority of the people on Sint Maarten. This I believe afforded me the opportunity to be able to know what makes the people tick. I believe that Joslyn also is someone who observes what happens around her and feels that with her experience she can make her contribution by openly voicing her opinion in a positive manner.
Not everybody's letter to you will be well received by your readers. However, that should be considered a learning process.
Children learn what they live. I usually say it different but that is what it is. So my question is, when more and more we see grown women of all statures walking the streets in and out of stores and shops very scantlly clad and or openly exposing themselves at public dancing places, what should we expect for the future of our country? Already I am expecting reactions like “Tell that to the carnaval committee.” To that I say the carnaval committee does not decide what costume to wear.
Now this. I know that we’ve had several political elections in the last years so I am not sure which one it is but what I know is that on several occasions I have spoken to people in government concerning that bridge over the Rolandus kanaal and I also suggested for them to broaden it because if there is a motorvehicle on the bridge it has to give right of way to the traffic on the Suckergarden road. But if the traffic on the Suckergarden road wants to go over the bridge drivers have to decide among themselves who to let go first. This causes unnecesary delay. Again I say that that bridge is too narrow.
In closing let me state this. When I worked I never looked for praíses because being and getting involved was my job. My parents taught me not to expect more than a “thank you” when I thought that I did well. But I expect the community to reward the leader in government who does well and accomplished what he or she promised.
Russell A. Simmons
