Dear Editor,
Change is indeed inevit-able, but death can we say is certain. Even our seasons have shown abnormal changes that have been attributed to climate changes.
Recently an overseas friend of mine was alarmed to see so many schoolchildren in their uniforms liming (last Monday) at the corner of Croal and King Streets. I tried to explain that I was aware of this practice but only on a Friday afternoon. He expressed regret at the fallen standards compared to our day when we would not have so desecrated our school uniforms in that manner. I said, “It’s change me boy.” He agreed but contended, change to what? We were however unanimous that change must indeed be positive and for betterment.
President Obama some months ago successfully campaigned (for the presidency of the USA) on the philosophy of change which he managed with many innovations, and now faces one of his greatest challenges as he strives for a new health programme.
We have to face the fact that we live in a world of change – communication has improved in Guyana through the telephone, both landline and mobile. The media – television, audio and print – have also reflected change, more notably in the case of the private ones. Travel is easily accessed with more vehicles and better roadways. Change is very evident in fashion, with more adaptation to the western styles and music. Even the way of worshipping for Christians (charismatic) has been influenced by the television.
Let us recognize change but preserve the positives of the past, lest we live in the deception of change.
Yours faithfully,
VO Patrick
