Dear Sir,

This is in response to the Opinion column written by BPSU president Jason Hayward.

Well, Mr Hayward, this is a bit too much to swallow. I quote: “It is imperative that Government put policies and legislation in place to ensure both the protection and development of Bermuda’s middle class.

“While Government must be focused on creating an environment that stimulates job creation, it’s important that these employment opportunities translate into growth in the size of our middle class.

“In addition, Government must also ensure that our people have access to higher education and training in order for our labour force to be adequately prepared to take advantage of these opportunities.” End of quote.

Mr Hayward, all of what you’ve suggested is already in place and it is up to individuals to grasp hold of the opportunities.

We cannot continue “blaming Government”.

If I’m not mistaken, the vast majority of people that are working jobs on the lower rungs of the status ladder are foreigners.

These jobs should be held down by Bermudians. We can go just about anywhere and see people here taking advantage of an opportunity.

For one reason or another, our fellow Bermudians don’t want to accept certain jobs, but rather complain, “I can’t find a job.” If a person isn’t earning enough money, get a second job or seek government assistance.

I get a little pissed off hearing people complain about the same stuff over and over, week in and week out for years — and why is this? Them that are from elsewhere are here earning menial wages and making do with their menial wage, plus are able to send money back home to help their families.

That money is generally US dollars, the same dollars the Bermuda Government and Bermudians can and should be earning.

RAYMOND JC RAY

St George’s