Nothing for Government pensioners

THE EDITOR: Please, publish the following in my favourite tabloid, Newsday. I refer to an article published in the Newsday on page 11 by one Samuel Doodnath: “Put Pensioners in the Gas Chamber.”

Mr Doodnath is very correct. He declares his pension is $1,600 per month. What a burning shame and disgrace! Mr Doodnath must have given yeoman service. The majority of government pensioners could hardly subsist on what they receive per month. Most do menial jobs to make ends meet. One must not begrudge old age pensioners who now receive $1,000 per month, for government pensioners are also people. They worked their bones out. Their votes are also important. There are now recipients of old age pension who are not qualified for same. They have fat bank accounts and own properties. They have established businesses. Don’t call me a liar. The situation is most disgusting. It’s only gimme, gimme and gimme more; and dollars by the thousands and millions are being flung away. But nothing for government. pensioners. Trade union leaders do something. Help.

RAMDASS HARRYLAL
Tacarigua