Dear Editor,

I am a retired public servant and administrator who is the recipient of 3 pensions that are so ridiculously small that I was ashamed to let my old school buddies know about this when they returned home for the QC reunion held recently.

When the Burnham administration was in power it was a known fact that Indians in this country whether public servants, teachers, policeman, soldiers or private sector workers were glaringly sidelined. The horrible wrongdoings of the Burnham era were recounted several times by Freddie Kissoon and others so when the PPP won the elections in 1992, I suppose one could have said that the shoe was now on the other foot.

African people in this country are now being sidelined. This race situation has been festering for too long and it goes on and on like a life sore.

Now even those in authority to maintain law and order feel that they can do what they like, when they like, and how they like and in most cases get off scot free when discovered. Some people are calling for Corbin to resign. What can Corbin do? What can the opposition forces do? They are outnumbered. I am no expert or advisor on political matters and solutions, I am just a senior citizen who wants to see his children and grandchildren grow up in a peaceful, honest and caring society.

I would like to know that several of my friends, old colleagues and other Guyanese would read the letter and be honest with themselves in relation to what I have mentioned about this Guyanese dilemma.

The solution? We, (all Guyanese) of good repute must put our heads and hearts together, regardless of colour, class or creed, and seek to find a solution. No one else from any other country should be called upon to help us. No UN Reps, No Americans, British, Russian, Chinese or Cuban Reps. Let us do it ourselves.

Yours faithfully,
Jim Holder