Are we NAIVE, GULLIBLE, AND POLITICALLY ILLITERATE during ELECTIONS??

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Written by Collin Cash Haywood

I observed the reactions/participation of Vincentians during the election season with foreboding and great apprehension. I'm left with no doubt that as a people MOST of us are NAIVE, GULLIBLE and POLITICALLY ILLITERATE. Evidence of these manifested itself in the way the two leaders of the two mass political parties were/are exalted to god-like status. It was crystallized in the LENGTH these fanatics are willing to ridicule themselves in defense of their demi-gods.

Accusations of sexual miss-conduct leveled at an embattled PM were intercepted, blunted and rubbished by politically-crazed supporters as sacrilegious. Not to be outdone, the Opposition Leader's supporters went to ALL length to defend, protect and conceal all unearthed flaws of their flawless leader. Where is the objectivity? Is independent thinking an endangered practice during this "foolish season"?

My GREATEST area of concern is the consummate ease in which our RELIGIOUS LEADERS have undermined and sacrificed FUNDAMENTAL religious values/principles in an effort to lie in bed with these strange bedfellows. How can CHRISTIANS who professed to be followers of Christ get hitched in these unholy romance? No wonder GOD vents HIS wrath through Mother Nature who continues to unleash its fury with increasing regularity in SVG.

Unfortunately, SVG continues on an unprecedented downward spiral created by a senseless political divide. This malaise has caused families to be torn apart, churches to be ripped right down the centre and colleagues to become competitors. But, there is still hope as can be gathered from my following (three) post-election recommendations.

1. I STRONGLY recommend a Prayer session for ALL elected Members of Parliament in a designated worship place of GOD and NOT in a man- purposed institution. ALL CLERGY men involved in this solemn session MUST be TRUE servants of Christ, devoid of ANY political affiliation.

2. A second session of divine outreach/intervention conducted by at least SEVEN Clergy Leaders with the Prime Minister-Designate. These clergymen should be free of political baggage.This is highly recommended ESPECIALLY in the likely event that the incumbent is re-elected to office.
It's obvious that the embattled PM is unable to confront his MANY personal demons which continue to impede his better judgement and undermine his legacy as a great leader. 

3. Vincentians MUST take the HOLY season of Advent to reconcile and atone. It's a herculean task given the chasm that has been created. The seemingly "unmendable" bridges can only be fixed through EARNEST and FERVENT prayers!
Whatever, the outcomes of tomorrow's polls, please let's accept the wishes of the people since SVG belongs to ALL of us.
ONE GOD! ONE AIM! ONE DESTINY!!!!

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