Dear Editor,
Recently, I overheard a conversation of a diehard People National Party adherent who vehemently stated that he will not vote at all because his party is not playing its role; and he absolutely will not vote for the Jamaica Labour Party.
Don Anderson was quoted in the Observer article on November 5, 2015: "In the 2011 General Election 48 per cent of persons eligible for voting did not vote." That is approximately half the electorate. In addition, he stated that the average uncommitted voters over the last five elections is about 43 per cent to 46 per cent.
This led me to dream.
I dream of a new Jamaica where the people use their political will to determine how we are governed. What if that 43 - 46 per cent, instead of remaining passive, refused both political parties and insisted that election should not be called until another party or a coalition is formed to give the nation a another option for governance.
I dream that these people of political will nominate eligible individuals from the private sector, the church and the universities, who themselves will pledge to serve by implementing practical solutions to the crime, corruption and injustice in Jamaica. I also dream that the collective 'we' will fund this initiative.
I dream that these leaders will be righteous people. For when the righteous rule, the people rejoice; and it is righteousness that exalts a nation.
I dream that this new political party, alliance or coalition will prevent the wrath of God on the nation by refusing all bids or attempt by overseas influence to advance the LGBT agenda in Jamaica.
I dream that Jamaicans will be willing to work hard and long for the next five to 10 years with this new Administration for the benefit of everyone; not expecting any handout especially if it has certain human rights ties attached.
I am now wide awake now. But the question is: Will the uncommitted voters believe also that they can make that significant difference? Will Jamaicans, on a whole, wake up and lead the change?
Why should a small percentage of Jamaicans alone decide who will form the next government when everyone will suffer the consequences?
Since dreams still come true, I hope this dream will too.
Ouida Williams
deanouida@gmail.com
I dream of a new Jamaica
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Recently, I overheard a conversation of a diehard People National Party adherent who vehemently stated that he will not vote at all because his party is not playing its role; and he absolutely will not vote for the Jamaica Labour Party.
Don Anderson was quoted in the Observer article on November 5, 2015: "In the 2011 General Election 48 per cent of persons eligible for voting did not vote." That is approximately half the electorate. In addition, he stated that the average uncommitted voters over the last five elections is about 43 per cent to 46 per cent.
This led me to dream.
I dream of a new Jamaica where the people use their political will to determine how we are governed. What if that 43 - 46 per cent, instead of remaining passive, refused both political parties and insisted that election should not be called until another party or a coalition is formed to give the nation a another option for governance.
I dream that these people of political will nominate eligible individuals from the private sector, the church and the universities, who themselves will pledge to serve by implementing practical solutions to the crime, corruption and injustice in Jamaica. I also dream that the collective 'we' will fund this initiative.
I dream that these leaders will be righteous people. For when the righteous rule, the people rejoice; and it is righteousness that exalts a nation.
I dream that this new political party, alliance or coalition will prevent the wrath of God on the nation by refusing all bids or attempt by overseas influence to advance the LGBT agenda in Jamaica.
I dream that Jamaicans will be willing to work hard and long for the next five to 10 years with this new Administration for the benefit of everyone; not expecting any handout especially if it has certain human rights ties attached.
I am now wide awake now. But the question is: Will the uncommitted voters believe also that they can make that significant difference? Will Jamaicans, on a whole, wake up and lead the change?
Why should a small percentage of Jamaicans alone decide who will form the next government when everyone will suffer the consequences?
Since dreams still come true, I hope this dream will too.
Ouida Williams
deanouida@gmail.com
I dream of a new Jamaica
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