Our objective: To make TT a happier place

THE EDITOR: Reference is made to Sat Maharaj’s article in one of the daily newspapers on September 3, 2003, “It’s a problem of Culture.” I have read articles written by Mr Maharaj before and I am quite sure I am going to read lots more of this type — of his opinion which I consider devious. He dealt at length with Dr Selwyn Cudjoes’ achievements, especially his appointment to the board of our Central Bank. I am not desirous of quoting the amount of rubbish Sat has written.

I now make reference to the last four paragraphs of Sat’s article. He said, “The problem with Cudjoe, Afros and education is essentially one of culture. This is not only a Trinidad problem, more a genetic one.” He further stated that Afro Trinis should try harder to Indianise themselves and their attitude to books, rather than try to creolise Indians. I must ask Sat Maharaj what he meant in a previous article, “Indians and Africans must come together and unite to achieve national unity.” Judging from his discourse, it is only when an Indian is in authority that anything is appreciated by him. I know that he has a lot of followers who would support him no matter what he says or does, but he is only one person. In this era no civilised citizen should take in Sat Maharaj and his rhetoric.

I would like to remind Sat and all who think like him that this is Trinidad and Tobago, and articles like those would never and could never tarnish the image of our lovely country. There are few things with which I want you to acquaint yourself. This is Trinidad and Tobago and a multiplicity of races belong here. Most of us are happy and our objective is to make our country a happier and better place in which to live and like it or not you Sat would have to live with that until you die. We could see through your discourse the ulterior motives that are spewed all over the place, so what you and your cohorts are trying to do for personal gain will not work because we are serious, educated and constructive Africans and Indians and other races who will live here until the good Lord is ready for us one by one. Maybe your programme is for the next life.

LENNOX BENJAMIN
Trincity