Dear Editor,
You do not need me to tell you that the piece in the Daily Observer of Monday, September 23, 2013 "Like frenzied sharks at the sight of blood, they went for Azan's jugular" is a bolt of lightning and ray of light. The reasons:
(a) It runs counter to the dominant narrative of bloodshedding.
(b) It relies on the facts of the OCG's report.
(c) It critiques the OCG on solid grounds.
(d) It takes account of the broader issues.
(e) It seeks to make neither friends nor enemies.
And on and on. Great piece.
What are the implications, if any, for the reputation of the OCG in this reaching for 'misconduct' that is not in the laws (political corruption), having not found any act of criminal wrongdoing, but yet referring to the director of public prosecution's office and recommending disciplinary action by the prime minister?
But what really is this construct called 'political corruption'? If I, as a minister of government, -- which I am not -- follow the procurement guidelines and fix a road in my constituency, or provide scholarships or build houses, the probable effect of which is that I solidify my fortunes of winning the next election, am I being politically corrupt (or just enlightened)?
Canute S Thompson PhD, CMC
Leadership coach, researcher, and equity advocate canutethompson1@gmail.com
'Like frenzied sharks at the sight of blood...'
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You do not need me to tell you that the piece in the Daily Observer of Monday, September 23, 2013 "Like frenzied sharks at the sight of blood, they went for Azan's jugular" is a bolt of lightning and ray of light. The reasons:
(a) It runs counter to the dominant narrative of bloodshedding.
(b) It relies on the facts of the OCG's report.
(c) It critiques the OCG on solid grounds.
(d) It takes account of the broader issues.
(e) It seeks to make neither friends nor enemies.
And on and on. Great piece.
What are the implications, if any, for the reputation of the OCG in this reaching for 'misconduct' that is not in the laws (political corruption), having not found any act of criminal wrongdoing, but yet referring to the director of public prosecution's office and recommending disciplinary action by the prime minister?
But what really is this construct called 'political corruption'? If I, as a minister of government, -- which I am not -- follow the procurement guidelines and fix a road in my constituency, or provide scholarships or build houses, the probable effect of which is that I solidify my fortunes of winning the next election, am I being politically corrupt (or just enlightened)?
Canute S Thompson PhD, CMC
Leadership coach, researcher, and equity advocate canutethompson1@gmail.com
'Like frenzied sharks at the sight of blood...'
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