Politics, personal agendas and propaganda at its worst
Editor: The unfortunate and deadly Christmas season floods that affected some of the Windward Islands have brought out the best, but unfortunately the worst in our Vincentian people. I must start by congratulating the spirit and resilience of our people and the community spiritedness that was so evident and continues to be present as we move into the phases of rebuilding and restoration of peoples lives and ultimately our beloved nation. Unfortunately, in the midst of this togetherness there remain those who, by political calculation, perceived that any prolonged atmosphere of camaraderie in our nation might have negative consequences to their limited and hidden agendas.{{more}}
I would not venture to discuss the ridiculous statement of MP Daniel Cummings, categorically proclaiming that someone caused the disaster and the resulting destruction, since that would only give credence to just another example of the lowest level of political bigotry exposed by a desperate political organisation. Instead I would focus on some incidents that occurred that in my view were used to create hysteria and deepen the political divide at a time when unity and togetherness are desirable.
Sehon Marshall