Dear Editor,
Allow me to address MP Kevin Maingrette, with the hope that he would give some consideration to the content of this article. MP Maingrette, shortly after you returned from Brazil in May of this year, you stood up in parliament and apologized to your colleagues and the public for breaking the government, which has resulted in new elections.
You declared that you were led astray, and vowed to make “it” right, but nothing has materialised since. Besides this brave move (to apologize), which I commend you for, and your inaugural speech, you always seem so lost and uneasy. The end of your tenure as an MP is fast approaching. When will you let the public in on what really transpired, so you can make peace with yourself?
Election is slated for this coming Monday, August 19, 2024. MP Maingrette, seeing that you have not postulated yourself on any party, what do you envisioned your day to be like, besides casting your vote for the candidate of your choice? Would you allow those who tricked you into breaking the government enjoy the ride, while you are left out in the cold?
No, MP Maingrette! You have to expose them, otherwise this behaviour will continue and it’s not fair to the voters. Have you taken a good look at the tape when you stood up in parliament and apologized to your colleagues and the general public for your mistake? Every single MP who sat behind you was extremely nervous, because they had no idea what you were going to say.
Some bowed their heads in shame and started playing with their phones, while the others whispered to each other, just to cover up their nervousness. They were hoping and praying that you did not say anything to indict them, but their faces told the whole story.
Regardless of what transpired after, why let them get away, to repeat this malicious cycle of greed and entitlement? Perhaps I missed it, but why didn’t you give an exclusive interview at a radio station of your choice and expose them? You denied taking bribes, and so I assumed that you were just naive and allowed yourself to be fooled.
You have broken the trust of many, but all is not lost MP Maingrette. Since you know the full story of the Brazil escapade, why don’t you consider writing a book entitled “Blindsided, Railroaded and Left in the Dust?” How about it, MP?
Sometimes, when people display their bad intentions, with the expectations to score substantially, all you have to do is flip the coin, and beat them at their own game.
Joslyn Morton
