Dear Editor,
The majority of the people of St. Maarten have not spoken because of the sexual preferences of officials nor any form of melee, nor because of anything other than that which affected them personally or financially. It seems that this election’s outcome credit is being taken by every cat and dog except the people who actually voted. And there is exactly where the problem lies. When credit is taken by persons that get on social media or that give endorsements to candidates or that back the candidates financially they now feel that the governing aspect of thing should not have their influence.
Problem nr2 lies with when negotiations start to form a government that is mostly done by persons that weren’t even on the party’s ballot. Why the adults that got the voters trust don’t lock themselves up in a room, in this case the 8 that most likely will govern, with for instance the governor or an independent entity and come to an agreement. No outsider, no family member, no one other than the persons that the majority of The People of St. Maarten voted for.
Elected officials are quick to forget, the moment the opportunity arises to be in power, who actually pays their salary. Elected officials also are quick to forget that the moment you are elected your life doesn’t belong to you anymore to do what you please or lead a life that is contrary to the office you hold. You put yourself in the position of wanting to represent The People, so lead a life accordingly that represents The People.
To whom much is given, much is required. It is very telling that a one-man party gained more votes than some that were in rule, it speaks volumes that The People don’t care how hard you worked, it says that The People didn’t feel you worked for them. To reiterate, whether you are in rule or you are in the opposition, when you see that monthly check, please ponder on who the people are that are responsible for that check and you will always come to the same answer. That check comes from The People of St. Maarten.
Ramses Bislick
