EDITOR, The Tribune
Edward Abbey, an American author said “a patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government”. This statement expresses the reality about keeping corruption in any government in check. The desire for “more” is innate in human being and when a person is in government he or she has access to wealth and privileges galore.
Most persons that enter politics want power and the comfort money can buy. Ministers in our system get well paid with extravagant benefits. The longer they are in politics the more entitled they get. To expect a politician to end corruption is like asking a gangster to stop crime.
Often to get elected some politicians engage in bribery. It can be through legitimate campaigning or through illegal inducements. How can they be expected to act honorably when to ensure victory they had to do dishonorable deeds?
The fight against corruption must be led by a country’s citizenry or else it will be cosmetic or usef to target a politician political rivals.
BRIAN ELLIS PLUMMER
Nassau
June 24, 2019
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