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I am Guyanese. I am a man. I am black. I am angry. Some would describe me as an angry, black

Guyanese man. I have no control over being Guyanese, being black, and being male. The only thing
I have control over is being angry or not be angry. With the circumstances surrounding me I feel I
have all right to be angry, and in this column I will express to you the basis for my anger. Some of
you will not see with me, but bear with me awhile. Listen to my story.
How could one not be angry seeing your country on the brink of economic power, knowing what that
could mean for all your brothers and sisters throughout the length and breadth of this land, only to
see at this moment of economic enrichment, Guyana is being torn asunder by actions of internal and
external forces manipulating our ethnic differences to stir up animosities, hate and destructive
thoughts.
How can one not be angry when some operate in ways to suggest that they are the guardians of
right and wrong in society, even as they blatantly violate those basic tenets that dictate right and
wrong, and cover their deeds with a pretensive cloak of uprightness. Sports
Anger is an appropriate emotion when one observes that those who set themselves up as morally
right, as victims, themselves are amongst the worst who seek to deny others their right.
Our recent example is a case in point, where one group exercises their right to file an injunction to
stop GECOM from declaring results until a recount was done, yet they turned around and sought to
denigrate a sister for similarly filing an injunction to stop an act that she believes was wrong. The
body fabric of our society has become so tattered.
We now witness persons society looked up to, being silent and condoning the transgression of right
and violation of due process in a court of law. How can one not be angry when you look around and
see persons of social standing supporting the disregard for the role of the court to weigh in on a
matter placed before it? How can they not expect anger at efforts to mask support for an action on
the pretext of getting it over and done with or based on a signed agreement. What cricket means to West Indians
Doesn’t the court matter anymore or only for some? Have we lost our sense of right and wrong and  Mar 25, 2020
appreciation for the role of the judiciary in aiding resolution of conflict/concern through peaceful By Sean Devers Presently just the thought of West
means? Shouldn’t I be angry with what is morphing to be an undermining of its function, though vital Indies cricket can take one into deep depression.
in democratic societies, and the right of all to seek its service, any time and every time. Administrators, who only serve their own agendas,
Each branch of government – Executive, Legislature and Judicature – has a function, yet some take players, most of whom seem only motivated by...
objection in the exercise of this, particularly when it is perceived its activation will not deliver what
they want or hinder their pursuit of an agenda. It is the role of the judiciary to adjudicate on any issue Read More
placed before it by any individual or agency. Period.
The court has been asked to pronounce on an aspect of the electoral process. This is Fruta Coquerors FC pays
notwithstanding any agreement between President David Granger and Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo as tribute to former GBC...
 Mar 25, 2020
brokered by CARICOM on the invitation of the President. No matter how well intent that agreement
was inked, it has to be determined within the confines of the law, not how anyone feels.
Why shouldn’t I be angry when a President is on record, repeatedly committed to non-interference
into GECOM, to respect its constitutional independence, the Laws of Guyana, and the rulings of the
Former GuyanaNRA
Court guiding its function, yet he is being called upon by some to disregard these and deliver to the Exco Member Claude
nation a recount in the absence of the court having pronounced. ‘Alfy’...
My anger is justified at the conduct of those who proclaim ‘uprightness’ and ‘decency’ but expect not  Mar 25, 2020
to be held to the standards they project. They too have an obligation to respect the laws and call on
all parties to follow its mandate. Seeking extra judicial means, whether peaceful or otherwise, to
resolve our difference, raises questions about commitment to democratic practices, even though Sealy unbeaten half
they may voice this. century guides Barbina
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Every Guyanese has a right to aspire to leadership, hold an opinion, pursue and express same. I’m
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angry because some among us honestly feel that the way you look, means you must not lead nor
have an opinion, or leadership has be given to you and the opinion you have must be formulated by
them.

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What we ought to be wary of is leadership devoid of substance and opinion used to sow seeds of V and V All stars
discord. Sometimes I get angry when the lines become blurred or good men act in a manner that will crowned Malvern SC T20
divide rather than weld the nation. champs
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This Guyanese man has a right to anger over the indiscretion of those who conveniently cast aside
time-honoured principles, laws and rights in furtherance of an agenda. The only thing that has kept
this nation, in spite of periodic tension and conflict, as a unitary body and will guarantee our
Julian Moore following in
individual and collective peace, safety and harmony is adherence to the law.
footsteps of Dad Feels...
Resolution of our differences if not legally pursued will and can result in a Guyana that our children  Mar 24, 2020
would not benefit from. Avoiding this means the judiciary must be allowed to do its work.

(The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the
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W. Faerber • 4 days ago

Do you have some information the rest of us do not? Because I cannot believe this is
the hill you are choosing to die on. You would compare the two injunctions, one
seeking to speak for the truth of the vote and the other to keep it locked in a group of
containers. No one can misinterpret the first injunction sought in earnest a
transparent and verified count. Can you say the same about the second injunction?
This truly is another National disgrace and yet here you are again, just defending it,
allowing it, and praying for it to continue. You claim the side of the law, but it is going
to look really bad if a rigging took place. The readers won't forget.
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Dev Permal > W. Faerber • 4 days ago • edited
I think what Mr. Lewis is saying every one has access to ask the court to
deliberate. You may not like it. I may not like it. But if you or me like it or not Demerara Harbour Bridge
we should not prevent somebody else for approaching the court. Politically
Today Wednesday, 25 March
this may rub some wrong but as a civil point it is not wrong. How can we
transition to accepting this, I don't know or pretend to have the answer though Wednesday, 25 March
as Guyanese it would help if we get there. 5:00am 05:00
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Maurice Gray > W. Faerber • 3 days ago Events shown in time zone: Guyana
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Stop distorting the facts, or maybe you don't understand what is taking place.
The injunction is not to stop a recount all together, it's to stop one that has no
legal/ constitutional support. > Berbice Bridge […]
You said that it's going to look bad if rigging took place. How would it look if it
didn't?
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itmickey • 3 days ago

while everyone has a right to courts to seek justice I have a right to have my vote
counted...as guaranteed by the Constitution of Guyana...at the moment that right has
been violated by fraudulent means...
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Martin • 3 days ago

Please be reminded that the second 'chance' the AFC offered the PNC, this time
around, ( firstly, it was the UF.) with the governance of the country which they
squandered & miserably failed the people by subjugating them & have them in
bondage, will not go unchallenged to saddle the country with another 'dictatorship'!!
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Henry Horton • 3 days ago

I read the first few sentences and could not continue further - Utter rubbish. Yes, I too
am an angry Black/African Guyanese man, disappointed at the opportunist, limited,
partisan nonsense expressed continuously by you. Disgraceful.
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Dicksonrp • 3 days ago

The only thing you have a right to be is an ignorant blind, deaf and dumb Pnc black
man!!! Why selective in your choice of things? What about the court order of the
CJ??? What about OUTRIGHT FRAUD.... by your Pnc Gecom independent Ceo,
chairman and RO???
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Quincy Bailey > Dicksonrp • 2 days ago

There's a legal procedure for a recount all that is needed is for us to follower it
why is it so difficult to understand
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Bangamary • 4 days ago

I have to say the collation is going above and beyond in keeping Granger's hand
clean and for him to look angelic and uncorruptable.
All the other parties have called for a recount of various regions and they were
immediately denied by GECOM. No injunctions were needed to be filed to stop them
because GECOM gave a definite no.
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Granger's mantra is that GECOM is an independent body and he will not interfere in
its business. But that is playing with words because he will not interfere but others in
the party will do it for him. Also GECOM don't need any prodding to make sure
APNU always benefit from all of GECOM'S decision.
So when Granger called for a recount of region four along with Jagdeo it was so
blatantly obvious that he was continuing with the angelic uncorruptable role. He,
Granger would go down on record as seeming honest and unafraid of a vote recount.
But we all suspected that before he made the vote recount request, the plan was
already hatched with his cronies to file the injunction to stop the recount. I will go as
far as to speculate that he was guaranteed that the court would uphold the injunction
and stop the vote count. Now that is scary. So Granger again thinks he looks clean
and uncorruptable but even a two year old can see through what happened.
What should make you angry is Guyana has an organization that is incapable of
separating approx 750,000 pieces paper into less than ten piles and counting
tabulating them HONESTLY.
Some are using the courts for needed decisions to move forward, APNU is using the
courts to play for time. This has been happening since the NC vote
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Ramesh Baboonarine • 4 days ago

This is such self righteous convoluted hogwash, it boggles the mind that one can be
so berift of honor and integrity.
What a disgusting piece of desertion to justify the shameful masquerade that is
playing out in the country. While the world looks on.
I cannot imagine the barrenness of soul it would take to defend such shameful
childish antics.
It speaks of blind loyalty to dishonorable behavior. Lack of the meaning of integrity.
Zero self respect.
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Martin • 3 days ago

Just stupid as usual!!
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Martin • 3 days ago

Re; to your opening paragraph: Did your comrades, past & present, in the political
party you support concern about the welfare of all Guyanese, the unity & prosperity
of the people & democratic governance of the country during the struggle for
Independence particularly in the late 60s??
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Avalanche • a day ago

The P.P.P is bad just check how the Young Indo-Guyanese are waking up.Read the
commentary and read all the comments on A.P.N.U Guyana Youtube official page.
Kamal Persaud and Vikash Mahadeo should get a reward. Ms Kamal Persaud stole
the show at Bartica.
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John • 2 days ago

From the moment I heard that your country had oil I know that would be the end
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Martin • 3 days ago

Seemingly, this behaviour is typical to the past 'Washington House of Israel'
gangsterism!!
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Dev Permal • 4 days ago

Another interesting read. Thanks.
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