Last evening I watched a news clip on TVJ showing the prime minister of Jamaica and the minister of finance on the campaign trail lambasting the PNP for wrecking the country and marveling at the demands that others are placing on them to fix it back so quickly. A few moments later I listened to the leader of the opposition as she in her usual passionate way warned those involved in the purchasing of the Hydel lands not to touch the transaction papers because when she gets to power the truth will be revealed.
Then it dawned on me! Something hit me hard! Our two leaders are still campaigning either to keep power or to get back into power while Rome burns. I am convinced that the current political leadership in this country is more concerned with holding on to power rather than serving the people of this country. At least one would expect that if our politicians had genuine love and vision for this country then they would unite in some way or form to tackle the crime wave and the economic winds that are threatening our stability and growth. Everybody is fighting for power.
My word to our leaders is that the campaign is over, almost eighteen months ago. The only campaigning that should be going on is the government should allow the country to see its forward thinking, its creativity, courage and fortitude as it tackles that which faces us. If the government was doing that then there would be no deed for the divisive rhetoric that has been coming from its top leaders. The opposition on the other hand should be opposing that which threatens national development or anything that is not in the best interest of the nation while at the same time giving their support to policies and plans that will help the country to achieve its dreams.
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I believe that the issue and meaning of servanthood is lost on these leaders. If they understood it then there wouldnt be such a war for it. For one person's losing top seat would suggest that the people have spoken and the runner up would concede defeat graciously. Most organisations,not only government entities in Jamaica fail to see that the failure or success of their department or government is a reflection on their capabilities. If they did, then the focus would be shifted towards achievements that are measurable and tangible. We the people have allowed it to be so, as we have not asked for results from those in office. There is a spirit of lethargy that pervades in national life that will continue to reflect itself in a non-demand for accountability and will ultimately lead to our economic and national demise. We the voting public, including me, know what we would like to see happen but somehow we detach ourselves from it all, focusing on what we consider the more important issues of raising our children and equipping them with the necessary tools to succeed despite.
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