Sabga-Aboud, others can help flood victims

There was no need for Mario Sabga-Aboud to apologise because his mild boast is true: the Syrian-Lebanese community is the most powerful, well almost the most powerful, in TT : and thus this community should be proud of this fact.

The few hundred thousands of citizens who believe they are entitled to be parasites in that they really believe that the Government of the day and the society owe them the means of their sustenance and livelihood should take a page from the book of this community and work their way towards a better life. Yes, all animals are equal but some are more equal than others.

Having said the above, I am of the opinion that corporate citizens who have made it rich in TT should have demonstrated their humanitarian values to all flood victims of Tropical Storm Bret.

It is not too late to show that you really care, and you can afford to demonstrate you really care for the less fortunate in our society — you have the money, so spread a little around for a good cause.

Thus I call on Sabga-Aboud to donate 1,000 cups of coffee and donuts/muffins to the flood victims.

I expect Massy Stores to donate 1,000 hampers.

Also TruValu Supermarket, ExtraFood Supermarkets and others.

And what about the “building” establishments of Bhagwansingh and others? Donate a few sheets of galvanise and some plywood.

And I note it is not too late for the army to assist with the much needed clean-up of roads and clogged drains — the flood is now over and the soldiers can access these areas.

ISRAEL B RAJAH-KHAN via email