Politicians of quality needed

THE EDITOR: Percapita, Trinidad and Tobago, a country of 1.5m, has more combined natural and human resources than most developing countries. Our sudden unearned wealth in the seventies did not change our third world mentality. This attitude is however inconsistent with the achievements of our citizens on the world stage. In every human endeavour, we have members of our society excelling at the highest level. We can stretch our minds back to Dr Pawan to the most recent achievement of George Bovell III. To mention those who have proudly flown the flag of TT during the period spanning the years between these two citizens would engage our attention for some time. Why can we not have politicians of like calibre and integrity?

The time has come where all citizens must make a concerted effort to engage themselves in their representations at all levels. We are suffering the consequences of that ‘not me and politics’ attitude. Our pride should drive us to have representation reflective of our society. Do we want the world to think of us as a nation of under-achievers? Let us reflect and see whom we voted to be our representatives. Are these the people we feel the world at large would embrace with respect and admiration? The time has come to correct our image and it is up to every citizen to engage in political discourse to encourage those in our society to come forward to serve the nation. People of impeccable character with the courage of their convictions and who can manage our affairs with equality and justice are sorely needed.

WILLIAM A DALTON-BROWN
Port-of-Spain