Political gibberish
published: Monday | August 7, 2006

The Editor, Sir:

I have been paying close attention to our politicians over the years and they all regurgitate the point how well they love poor people. However, in reality, their action does not support the notion. While I accept the maxim that politicians are usually clever people, I don't think they should take advantage of the situation. When I listen to various debates, I ask myself the question, what are the issues that should be discussed in the House of Parliament? My reason for asking such a question is that in recent times, some politicians have crossed the floor or severed party connections and assumed independent status. What peeves me is the use of precious time by these elected officials to engage themselves in political diatribe as to the reason for leaving a party. What the people of this country want is good political representation that will make their lives and the country on a whole better. What I am saying here is that the House of Parliament should be used to present and discuss national issues and not as a vehicle to facilitate the casting of personal assertions.

I, therefore, advise the politicians of this country, that if they so desire to use their political gibberish as a strategy to attract voters, do so when they are on the political campaign trail or other appropriate platform, but not the House of Parliament.

I am, etc.,

MORTIMER SPENCER

evemortspen@yahoo.com