I take it that the majority of our people are of sound mind, have perfect vision and hear clearly. But when I hear snippets of conversation, and sometimes read comments on social media, I am baffled by such comments.
One such comment is that this government or the prime minister of the day, has done nothing for this country since taking office.
I listen to the news from most of the media houses and hear the contrary.
I hear about education inputs, discounted cost as it relates to building materials, pensioners monthly salary rising, the near completion of the Southern hospital and keep wondering if it’s all fake news.
I am beginning to doubt if my hearing and the visual backups are for real, all the while trying to understand the negative comments that I hear from some people.
I passed by the office of my community rep and saw hundreds of parents obtaining school books for the upcoming new term and wondered how much more must be done. I ask myself if the government of day is supposed to deal with all the people’s needs and concerns, and wonder where in the world is it that way.
I hear of job training, job opportunities, who is hiring and how the payment for workers are now regulated so as to obtain a minimal wage, and I hear of grants and loans made more readily available, and despite all that I hear, there still seems to be discontent.
I often wonder if the opposition and their followers live in a different country and if in their reign much more was achieved, or if the people got all their needs and wants.
Are facts not documented and are there no verifying channels that are available or confirmation sources for all the information that is disputed or shot-down as political bluff?
To my mind, opportunities that exist today were not available yesterday and I see most as progressive moves in enhancing this country’s growth.
Why the discontentment? Can’t records or history be verified for clarification or understanding?
Why are there so many doubters? Why all the bickering and malaise? Why the negativity and distrust? Is there someone responsible for poisoning the minds of so many people?
Have we reached the stage where we can’t evaluate for ourselves and must take the words of others? And if by chance we change government, will the existing benefits be continued or discontinued as per usual?
How can I guarantee that better will come, when the track record that I know about does not suggest such?
I have heard talk of progressive projects of the past that never saw the light of day and about unbelievable spending, yet I must disregard the present for hope of a better survival tomorrow if some people are elected?
When will the brainwashing stop? When will we as a people see the difference between the doers and the talkers? Are we so gullible, or is it just how we are? I remain baffled and wonder what is progress, really, and when do we get satisfied?
I am still waiting for answers…