GOVERNMENT had done nothing. I have a difficulty in accepting that point of view, especially when the evidence is there.
Granted, all persons may or never be satisfied with what a particular government is doing, especially if it does not benefit them personally, but they ought not to condemn based on personal bias.
As for me, despite the fact that I have voted for more than five decades, I can boldly say I have never personally benefited from any particular government regime, but I would be ridiculous, if I claim or say that government has done nothing to improve the lives and living conditions of many nationals.
Maybe we need a list of all that the government should do, unless such ridiculously untrue statements are made just because one may not support a particular party.
Where I have my issues sometimes has to do with a particular type of governance and in some cases the selective age group, or class that sometimes are given support and opportunities.
I further have problems when the state borrows, or get grants for selective projects, and you hear of all the squandering, or mismanagement as it relates to selective projects.
I also have an issue with the cost associated with certain jobs, and related staff, especially when it has to do with so-called ‘professionals’ or so-called ‘qualified staff’.
I have issues with not planning for long-term benefits and seeing development as only ‘concrete-and-steel’.
I have issues with the many misfits that frequently head or are in charge of certain development projects, but regardless, for better or for worse, I cannot lie and say that the government has done nothing.
Maybe the problem lies in the difference in governance or some have preference for a particular grouping to govern. I actually sometimes think that there is no difference in the two parties, even though their policies seem to differ.
This situation is also a problem in the wider society, where we have difference of opinion as it relates to certain business practices or attitudes.
There is a big problem in defining our needs vis-a-vis our wants, whether it should benefit self or people in general.
I wonder if all nationals are seen as equals as far as being human, or if there is a class-divide, or conditions for some and not others…
I sometimes wonder if opportunity is for Harry and not John, Susan not Jane.
I wonder sometimes if jobs are about how much you earn, or how-needed your role or services are.
My concluded views are that if we think national and discriminate less and merit persons on work-value rather than friendship, or being a fellow party-supporter, we may see progress.
I also think that all persons, regardless of social background, education, or where one comes from, needs a chance for gainful employment.
I also think that misfits should not be kept in non-progressive roles and despite party-affiliation, the right persons should ensure they get available jobs.
I also think there are many nationals who should be given consideration in certain jobs before foreigners who pose as consultants.
We must avoid being bluffed by fancy coat-and-tie fly-by-night characters and those who come as foreign investors; and lastly, we must make our government ministers accountable when they do bad deals or are involved in questionable deals.
We must expose them and make them responsible for their bad decisions and prevent them from sweeping it under the carpet, especially if it hurts our country.