Dear Editor,
In 1964 I was eligible to vote. At that time as now I was visually impaired. At that time our radio station was privately owned. I was able to enjoy a debate amongst candidates who were running for the post of prime minister – Dr Jagan, Mr Burnham and Mr D‘Aguiar – and also short talks on the radio by each party outlining their plans for the country. This was done in the run-up to general elections.
As a disabled person I am very upset and disappointed that the electorate today have not been and its seems will not be given the opportunity to hear the candidates outline their plans for the country on our National Communications Network.
It is almost impossible for some of us to attend political meetings and rallies. I believe this is a part of democracy in giving the electorate every opportunity to hear and decide for themselves from the plans outlined by the various political parties. I only hope that some consideration would be given for such programmes as the advertisements are inadequate to address many issues.
Yours faithfully,
Laurie Greenidge
