Dear Editor,
This is the last throw of the dice for politicians, who slither into the pores of politics, just to discharge their dirty tricks. For too long, the country has been under siege, held by strategic geniuses of corruption. To hear MP Franklin Meyers express disgust and frustration of the political direction, but fail to identify the culprits, does not do justice to the people nor the country.
His vague statements still entertain the false perceptions, perceived by many. That is how corruption in this country multiplies, because no one is singling out the crooks. Everybody just going along to get along. MP Franklin Meyers, if you have taken a stand, then how could your conscience allow you to mingle with these same politicians, who continue to forsake the ideals of integrity?
To stay in this awkward situation does not reflect a man who appears to have some streak of honesty. A politician who refuses to join his colleagues in destroying the country will not put himself in a position that further compromises his integrity. The most suitable and dignified decision you should have made, was to bow out gracefully, and leave behind an uncommon legacy.
I must give you credit for revealing the strategy that was orchestrated by the opposition and their stooges on air, to overthrow the Council of Ministers one by one and leave the Minister of General Affairs isolated. For months, this plan to force her into a corner was whispered in some corners of the society, but it did not work out as anticipated.
The opposition always feel that they are squeaky clean and superior to the other parties. But as time goes by, their true colours have defined them. When it’s convenient, they try to fool the public that there is cohesion within. But if the people are paying attention, they would realise that the opposition is split into four sections, and will disintegrate further, as the battle for control roars on.
MP Franklin Meyers, you needed to come clean and tell the population why U.S. pre-clearance has dominated the minds of the opposition and some coalition members. The two main reasons for this collective pact are: first, the opposition is not controlled by their respective parties anymore. Second, this greedy politician intends to erect a building on the airport road to housed stranded passengers, whenever the pre-clearance comes into swing.
What is very dangerous is to continue the precedent, where you fully well know who is holding this country hostage; yet, you are not brave enough to tell the constituents the truth – the same people who you will be soliciting their votes next elections. Is this fair to them, knowing there is a strong possibility that the results will not change, because the identical players are still in the game?
MP Franklin Meyers, you too have to be blamed for this calamity, because more often than not, you never came to Parliament to give the coalition a quorum. This behaviour was a playground for the opposition. And when you did show up, you had nothing much to contribute to the economic development of the country. Instead, you rather said nothing or took pleasure in cursing the Dutch.
As a veteran politician and a scholar of quotes, you should have used these political turbulences as teaching moments for those who you claimed have good intentions, but lacked the proper guidance. And, if you don’t have the conviction to expose the politicians who are going to make the road rougher for St. Maarten, then your stance means absolutely nothing.
Joslyn Morton
