The Tribune

EDITOR, The Tribune. I WAS taken by a recent letter to The Tribune indicating that Mr Gilbert Pinder of the PLP had resigned after being voted to serve as Chief Councillor back in June 2011, particularly after a website that supports the PLP made such a fuss about his winning the post. It is heartening news that Mr Abner Pinder of the FNM has been asked to resume the post of Chief Councillor for Spanish Wells, Eleuthera, once again after Mr Gilbert Pinder resigned. Mr Abner Pinder served ALL the people of Spanish Wells for 15 years in an exemplary manner and is deserving of the honour. As an aside, I visited Spanish Wells in late December and went into Mr Gilbert Pinder's store to buy some fish and the three or four employees were dressed in PLP paraphernalia. This was in contrast to visiting Mr Abner Pinder's business where there were no political "colours" of any kind being displayed. The company I work for does not allow associates to wear political garb as our clientele and associates are from all walks of life and political persuasions. Back to the chief councillor of Spanish Wells. It seems hype is more important to some in politics than service. And Mr Abner Pinder gives all of the people of Spanish Wells (PLP or FNM) the service they deserve. Yours in Liberty RICK LOWE www.weblogbahamas.com