We declare our right on this earth...

August 25-2010:

TO: propagandapress.org

My response to: We declare our right on this earth...

Attention:

This affirmation is for those of us who believe in Free Speech, Justice Under The Law, Human & Civil Rights for all, and Liberty for all.

For some of us, these are mere words that mean nothing. And are used only when they find themselves in straits.

This convenient and selective approach for empathy or support, comes from most Guyanese currently, Especially the Ignorant and Gullible.

Derryck.
NYC.

Indians Are Not Free?

http://guyanaatthecrossroads.blogspot.com/

August 14-2010:

TO: Zaheed Emran Ally

My response To: Indians Are Not Free?

Everytime I read such nonsense I wince at the presumption behind such trash.

Where on earth Indians are not free?

Not in India, or Shri Lanka, or Bangladesh, not even the so-called Indian Communities in America!

Indians Are Guyanese Too?

If we continue to single out ONE particular Ethnic group from the rest of the population, as being oppressed more than others. Then we run the risk of continuing to indulge in DIVISIVENESS.

Which our politicians and religious leaders have used to divide Guyanese for decades.

So I am appalled to read such TRITE, coming from someone who thinks that he is an intellectual.

Derryck.
NYC.

Indians Are Not Free?

http://guyanaatthecrossroads.blogspot.com/

August 14-2010:

TO: Zaheed Emran Ally

My response To: Indians Are Not Free?

Everytime I read such nonsense I wince at the presumption behind such trash.

Where on earth Indians are not free?

Not in India, or Shri Lanka, or Bangladesh, not even the so-called Indian Communities in America!

Indians Are Guyanese Too?

If we continue to single out ONE particular Ethnic group from the rest of the population, as being oppressed more than others. Then we run the risk of continuing to indulge in DIVISIVENESS.

Which our politicians and religious leaders have used to divide Guyanese for decades.

So I am appalled to read such TRITE, coming from someone who thinks that he is an intellectual.

Derryck.
NYC.

Charles Ramson's Supplications!

August 12-2010:

TO: propagandapressfreedomnow.com

ATTENTION:

Ref: Charles Ramson's Supplications!

This guy seems genuinely concerned for his family's reputation. But he also should know that when you operate in the public's domain, you must expect some intrusion from the public that you serve or is exposed to.

This is a natural human reaction to anything that you do. Just ask celebrities how the cope with this drama.

However, if you are so concerned for your family's reputation, then you should take pains to Clearly, Honestly, and Regularly repond to any false claims that are levelled against you or your family.

This is what someone in your position MUST do, and is expected to do.

Derryck.
NYC.

A National Coalition Of Political Parties-Could This Ever Be Realized In Guyana?

July 30-2010:

A National Coalition Of Political Parties-Could This Ever Be Realized In Guyana?

I think not, for the following reasons.

* Guyana has a history steeped in political and ethnic division. Fueled by individuals who used the two primary ethnic groups (Blacks and Indians), to further their political agenda.

* Blacks are the descendents of former slaves, who were brought to Guyana to work the Sugar Plantations. The East indians were brought to Guyana as Indentured or Contracted workers. With the option to return to India when the contract expired.

* Therefore, Blacks in Guyana feel deeply that our ancestral slavery contributions have given us the birthright to be the group that should govern this land.

Furthermore, when the PNC under LFS Burnham attained political prominence, it was seen by most Blacks as the time to celebrate this long overdue political and social emancipation. But we subsequently realized that our own leadership became our new task masters.

This legacy has come to haunt us now, and will be the stumbling block to overcome politically, for a very long time in Guyana.

Derryck.
NYC.

Homosexuality Within The Caribbean!

July 10-2010:

http://mimbari.livejournal.com/

Homosexuality Within The Caribbean!

Homosexuality or Men and Women Loving or Having Sex With their own Gender, have been the reality within this region for decades, or long before I was born, and will contnue to be a reality long after I am gone. Christianity with all of it's prejudices have been the modus operandi which was always used to ridicule this fact as a plague that had to be eradicated or quarantined. But yet, many Christian converts, preachers, nuns, and pastors alike are knowingly living a closeted homosexual life, while a the same time, castigating it as Sinful or Abominable.

The decision to castigate homosexuals/lesbians in this region, is one method used by the Self-righteous among us, (Christians and Non-Christians alike), to make Homosexuals feel Guilty, Ashamed of their sexuality, and indulge in Underground Sexual activities, which are oftentimes very harmful and lethal to their personal safety, livelihood, and self image.

Is Homosexuality A personal Choice or Genetic?

Homosexuality is currently accepted within socio/psychological disciplines as genetic. One is born with the genes that makes the individual sexually attracted to another of his or her own gender. This is as normal as someone who finds someone of the opposite gender sexually appealing.

Religion has no Authority or Right to determine who has the right to be so-called Normal, Heterosexual, or Evil. These Christian. Islamic, or other religious views were coined to castigate those that did not, or does not confirm to the rules of that or those religions, from time immemorial.

Homosexuals Have Rights Too:

All Homosexuals have rights too, that must be respected within all societies. And if any legislation is enacted to castigate, imprison, behead, whip, or imprison homosexuals/lesbians. That society and law MUST be Abhorred, and stringent efforts made by all concerned citizens to ensure that it is rescinded or repealed.

Personal blackmail or slander against any homosexual/lesbian MUST be challenged in a Court Of Law, and the accuser made to explain therein his/her reason for so doing.

Freedom Of Speech is also a right for every individual. But it does not give anyone the right to indulge in blackmail, in order to defame, denigrate, or castigate any individual/s within that society, or from enjoying the personal safety, privacy, social standing, or respect he/she deserves.

Derryck S. Griffith.
Guyanese-NYC.

Guyana's Flood Control Problems!

April 26-2010:

Guyana's Flood Control Problems!

The most realistic thing for the Guyana Government to contemplate, is the Re-locating of the Capital City-Georgetown-Demerara, to a much further INLAND Location.

This Project should be given to someone with Credible Architectural Qualifications and Background in City Planning/Zoning too, and knows his/her stuff.

After which a Visible Draft of the project is then circulated via the local media for public display and comments, before implementation.

Because our Seashore is way below sea level, and another Major Flood may be just years or decades away. And who knows how many more lives, property, and livestock will be lost?

Derryck.
NYC.