Dear Editor,
I read the recent letter by GHK Lall (‘A segment of the nation believes itself victimized and demonized’ SN, 2.10.07), written in very sophisticated language, stating that a section of the nation sees itself as being victimised and demonised, leaving it seething and burning with anger. A few nights ago, in a telephone conversation with a Guyanese visiting London for a short period, I asked how the Guyanese people continue to live from day to day with such tensions. There was no answer.
The letter suggests that the anger will reach boiling point and an “explosion” is inevitable, but those responsible for many of society’s ills “will have the opportunity for flight in their luxury machines… no one is listening; no one is concerned about the rising temperature; no one cares enough to spare the time to pay attention.” It concludes: “All the while, the groundswell gathers, while a shore of unconcern slumbers.”
Be assured, the Guyanese I am in regular touch with do care – very much. But it seems to us that no one actually knows what to do. Unfortunately, the rot set in decades ago and now, with so many of the political ‘forefathers’ gone, their children and grandchildren probably preferring a different direction altogether, Guyana does not have the resources – human and otherwise – to cope with the colossal job of halting the “erosion of the texture of society.” It is a question of trying to put the dung back in the horse. Let me just say that we in the diaspora do care – passionately – and try to give our support in whatever way we can, even if only morally. We live in hope that one day a Redeemer will spring forth….
Yours faithfully,
Geralda Dennison
