Share the wealth with retirees

THE EDITOR: Now the old aged pensioner never worked or contributed anything towards the betterment of the country where money is concerned, yet they are getting more money than some of us retired public servants who paid towards a pension. Now they are also getting free medication. I am glad they are getting some things to help then, but why should they alone benefit from free medication?

I am a retired public servant and I paid my taxes and towards my pension and NIS which isn’t much, and we are still waiting on the $1000 that was promised to us in two elections (so much for promises). I was so sure that at least I was going to get free medication (no way) it’s only for old aged pensioners, so I want to know if we are not pensioners too. It’s very unfair to us retired public servants. Maybe some retired public servants could afford it, but not all of us could, at least I can’t. My pension is small, under $1800, and NIS small. All retired public servants who are getting under $3000 per month should be entitled to free medication. I suffer with high blood pressure and diabetes and these medications are very expensive, many times we don’t get any from the clinic.

Where is Mrs Jennifer Baptiste-Primus? She is always fighting for more money for the working public servant, what about us public servants who are retired? We would also like to get a raise in pension as all things are very expensive out there, and I have expenses and bills to see about. So I suggest all public servants who get under $3000  per month should get a raise every year, and get the free medication. After all, every one else is looking for more money, and since money is no problem, and we have plenty, then share some more with us. I am sure lots of retired public servants would agree with me because prices are going up every day.

B MOHAMED
Curepe