Dear Editor,
True to the saying ‘Bad things got no owner‘ everyone now has an alibi and seeks to distance themselves from the uproar of Agricola. All I wish to say as a resident of Agricola is that time is always the deciding and exposing factor and that in time we will know for sure who organized and incited some of the young residents and a majority of hoodlums from outside to create havoc in this peaceful community.
In my youth the people from all races, religious beliefs, political affiliations and cultural connections lived in unity, and I do not recall one racial conflict.
We lived together in peace and unity, we looked out for one another, we shared what we had that was in short supply, we ate from one plate and at times slept in one bed; nothing could provoke racial anger and hate.
That is the Agricola I know.
So, I am bothered by these denials of non-involvement in stirring up the people to disturb the peace. If nobody organized, orchestrated or planned this day then it would be safe to say, we do have a lot of mad people about, who just began beating and robbing people impulsively.
If I understand human nature then this could not be impulsive actions and if footage of that day is checked/listened to then familiar voice/s could be heard shouting one thing or the other.
Let‘s put the blame where it lies.
I call on the people of my community to speak out against and resist every effort to change what we are accustomed to – peace, love and harmony.
Long live the people of Agricola. And we shall and will overcome.
Yours faithfully,
Bishop Ivan John
