Dear Editor,
Responsible citizens ought to note some unhappy attitudes which seem to be consuming our society. This may seem a small matter, but I think it requires all of our religious, political and civic bodies to examine what is really happening to the moral and social fabric of society.
First, I compliment the newspaper which carries the photo article ‘It bothers Me,’ including those which are critical of the Georgetown Mayor and City Council. For those concerned, the city may feel guilty, but by now citizens would know that we are battling against principalities and powers, as well as many factors which disable us. With our meagre human and financial resources, we will continue to deliver as best we can. But we seem to have a wider problem.
One: As I drove around the city this morning, there is an increasing number of ‘human derelicts’ that are contributing to the creation of ugly dumpsites everywhere. They throw things out and create ugly sites just minutes after the area has been cleared. Christmas is coming, we need the cooperation of everyone to put their waste in bags and sprinkle same with a solution of Jeyes fluid or some other strong disinfectant when placed in their yards or bins for collection.
Next: At about 9.15 am today, I observed three groups of schoolchildren walking casually along the road. I spoke to one group; they said that school convened at 9 am and another group said school started some time after 8 am. Neither seemed to be in any hurry.
These are little indictors that something has gone wrong, and this is certainly not the time for the blame-game, but for all of us in our respective organizations to come together, not as a public relations exercise, but in a genuine effort to do something. What some leaders do not realize is that when, as is apparent today, the social and moral fabric of society is torn that we all become victims, no matter how lofty our position or lowly our status. This requires an effort that goes beyond party, religion or other allegiances.
The big question of course is, who will bell the cat?
Yours faithfully,
Hamilton Green, JP
