In the four years of the AFC’s existence I truly know of no time where the AFC’s views and the PPP’s coincided in the manner you speak of. One of the pillars of our election campaign in 2006 was the Roger Khan issue along with our condemnation of ALL killings in the post 2002 period. The killing of bandits has left Guyana no more secure – as one is killed another takes his place – Blackie, then Andrew Douglas, then Fineman – all gunned down and no questions answered. Therefore we can never be sure of what will reoccur when.

We have argued since our formation, for professionalising the Disciplined Forces and not criminalising them. What we see today is a result of our pleas and recommendations falling on deaf ears, exacerbated by silence from so many.

I would be very interested in your specific examples of what you are saying, since there has got to be some misunderstanding or misinterpretation.

Ramjattan and Trotman are lawyers and know that one is innocent until proven guilty by the Courts. This is my disappointment with the AFC. They are equally culpable for the degeneracy. You would admit these men are not strict adherents and advocates to the rule of law and due process.

The AFC joined with the PPP and called people criminals which gave licence to the police to torture and kill people. We live in a modern and civilised world and the Courts must work for all regardless of whether people think they are criminals or not. What make this ‘criminal’ different from previous criminals, who were tortured and killed? Your answer Gerhard, will reveal what those who believe in law and universal justice think of the AFC.

Guyana has become the most lawless state in post colonial history under the PPP and this is not what we expected when we voted the PNC out.

Where were you when Corbin takes this matter of Torture to Parliament? Which as a result, the Government agree to have an inquiry?

Talk is cheep you should do some thing instead of putting down the one who is after the Government wrong doing.

When Mr. Robert Persaud made his infamous “roughing up” statement it was in response to the AFC raising the issue of torture in Parliament. Why do you think so many accuse the AFC of arguing in favour of criminals? I am therefore at a loss over your views.

Please see my interview in the Guyana Review where I speak on these issues: http://www.stabroeknews.com/2009/guyana-review/10/30/politics-what-does-the-alliance-for-change-stand-for/

Raj, most times whenever I read your blogs I agree with you, but I do not fully understand your beef with the AFC – and I would appreciate you letting me try addressing this. My email is gerhard.ramsaroop@gmail.com

We know he is useless but what are the people doing? are they couch potatoes or Couch cassava’s? where the heck is the outrage from the Teachers in this country?

Where are the religious leaders? are they all busy on the integrity committee?