Dear Editor,
A politician would say anything, just to massage the population; even when the official knows that he or she has misrepresented the people. It was interesting to hear MP Leona Marlin-Romeo again, speaking about how well she has stood up for the public, in the House of Parliament. There is no need to rehash the many episodes that were totally incongruent with the proper conduct of a parliamentarian, but she seems to be upset with me!
Here is a question to ponder on: When have I been untruthful with my comments, whether they were directed to her or any other politician for that matter? It is her words and actions that have condemned her.
I am not the only one who writes about MP Marlin-Romeo. I might write more frequently about her actions that are incompatible with her promises. Just last year, when MP Marlin-Romeo was on air trying to explain her departure from the US Party, she spoke with such vigour because she thought the population was not paying attention. At that time, the MP was adamant in saying that she was thrown out of the party. This morning (Monday), when the question was posed again by the same interviewer, the answer was different. This time she fumbled by saying she resigned from the party. Perhaps, this is a sample of excellent representation!
I do not make it a habit to respond to someone’s impression of me. But, if the MP feels that I have been negative about her, then she can challenge me on my remarks. What the MP fails to admit is that a vast portion of the population is disappointed in her. If I listened to 1,000 conversations pertaining to the behaviour of parliamentarians, there are four names that always come up and practically in the same order: MP Leona Marlin-Romeo; MP Cornelius de Weever; MP Lloyd Richardson and former Minister of VROMI Claret Connor.
What is really amazing is that everything I have written is a serious concern for them as well. Sometimes I don’t even know the debaters, but they are just as troubled. Why it is that? You see, MP Leona Marlin-Romeo is living in this fizz, where she feels that she knows it all. As recent as last week, her usual ego-centric behaviour was displayed at University of St. Martin, when she posed a question to the notary. She stressed that she knows the answer, but she wants the notary to inform the audience. Who says that the audience was not aware? Besides, the mike was available to everyone who needed to make use of it.
And, it is important to note that the population is much more intelligent than parliamentarians and ministers put together! Research indicates that a person, who has this kind of mentality remains stagnant, because he or she is reluctant to listen. Investigation also dictates that a person learns a lot more when he or she is willing to listen.
The MP also commented that I don’t know her. I don’t have be the MP’s friend to know her. What one does and says reveals the true character of that individual. This is the era where everything is recorded and definitely, the population has become more conscientious than ever before. If the MP is true to herself, she would take some time and review her behaviour in parliament and adjust where necessary.
In a previous radio interview with her, MP Tamara Leonard said that criticism is not always bad. At least she has the sensibility to sift through the disapproval pile and retain what is important.
I will side step for a moment and ask MP Marlin-Romeo three questions: Can she identify one of the major reasons why our children are failing in school today? It is because the majority of them have learnt to accept mediocrity?
Secondly, is the MP aware of a very important attribute that makes a teacher an exceptional motivator? It is the teacher who pays attention to the children, who give him or her the most trouble.
Thirdly, does MP Marlin Romeo understand why more than two-thirds of parliamentarians have failed the people? The MP prides herself to being very educated, and so I know that she could figure it out.
MP Leona Marlin-Romeo is an individual that I had the utmost respect for before she contested this last election. Her behaviour has changed all that; so why blame the observer? She needs to go deep within and consult her conscience (if it’s available) and determine if her words are aligned with her decisions.
Joslyn Morton
