Dear Editor,
When the parameters of trust are broken, the feeling is like a stab wound to the chest, and there is this 50-50 chance of survival. Most of the time, the risk of recovery increases because the intent to damage is to attack with precision, in order to execute a particular vision. The question remains: Why is the country being thrust into a state of resuscitation, every time these rotten politicians do not get their way?
Everyone who knows me is aware that I am a free-spirited individual, and to restrain my thoughts is something that I dislike intensely, but it is a skill that I’ve learnt to nurture over the years. Consequently, my decision to constrain my point of view for the most part has been the correct course of action, while on very miniscule occasions, it is not. Today, it is best that I restrict my thoughts and just prick the surface of this topic.
Sad to say, no matter which party is in government, St. Maarten could never move forward until it is governed by persons with integrity at the core of their being. Over and over, the people have been short-changed with politicians who are willing to settle for instant gratification, but quickly realized that what was sold to them is just an illusion.
This one is tough, really tough. But as much as it pains me deeply, the truth must be told. What would cause Member of Parliament Dimar Labega to be part of a coalition that he consistently undermines? Since I’ve written those few articles about him, especially the last one, I’ve heard his negative responses that opposed my perception of him.
Even though I am aware of his comments, I’ve never retaliated because I did not write anything negative about him; nor would I take back my views, because I meant every word. In this regard, I can handle his reaction towards me, but I will not stand for him to be undermining the coalition by feeding the opposition with information that is being discussed in the coalition meetings and chats.
But as the saying goes, “There are many ways to skin a cat.” And I’m the type of person who loves to watch situations unfold because I know in the end he or she will hang (politically) themselves. And, according to the Bible, “Whatever is done in the dark will come to light.” It’s just a matter of time. MP Dimar, why succumb to the claws of a man who has already sold his soul to the devil and has nothing to lose?
I really didn’t want to bring her name into this article, but I will, so that the people can see the correlation and what Justice Minister Nathalie Tackling is up against. I reminded her not to trust this group of MPs and that one of her biggest challenges with the prison are the enablers on the outside – those who carry out the directives of others, with the full knowledge that those commands would pose a threat to one’s ministry and the country.
Is it not so that when the minister was in parliament the other day, MP Dimar Labega stood up and declared that he spoke to her about his interest to work with the youth? Was this a joke, MP Labega, when you are undermining the same coalition that she is a part of, and at the same time, being in consultation with an inmate who is at loggerheads with the minister? Does this same approach by an opposition member sound familiar?
Just like the opposition MPs, Golden Boy wants the minister to resign immediately. So, is this another rabbit hole designed with landmines to lure the minister, MP Labega? But you are not the only one who is being labelled as a traitor to the coalition. MP Viren Kotai has joined in with the frequent visits to the prison as well. But it is your name that was mentioned for giving the opposition information that is considered confidential.
So, how do both of you feel to be reduced to Thumbelina, as you are being wrapped around Golden Boy’s finger? MPs Dimar Labega and Viren Kotai, I’m kindly requesting that you stop what you are doing. You have your whole life ahead of you. Why destroy it for something that is temporary? Once your name is stained, no matter what you do after that, the population would always remember the pain that you have caused to set this country backwards.
The era since 10-10-10 has been very turbulent and very destructive for many promising politicians. So, before you continue down this road of illusion, please take a moment to reflect on the lives of all those who bought into this deception to break the various governments. I will say no more, because a word to the wise is sufficient.
Joslyn Morton
