April 12, 2008

YET again, as I sit and ponder on the Government of this island, something really disturbs me. Over the years each party talks of Bermuda for Bermudians and the workforce grows ¿ but not with Bermudians. It grows with imported labour.

Let me say right now that this is not the healthiest of situations. Government must learn to put its own people to work for a healthy workforce. Not only put us to work, but we ourselves must learn to become a productive workforce.

If I must spell it out, I am talking of the persons of colour in this country. We are the only ones that are always saying that "We want", "Give me" or "This is what the Government is not doing", but what are we doing to help ourselves? Let me hasten to say that Dr. Brown is not in the least upset about this because he's doing well, thank you very much, at the taxpayers' expense.

If some of us were really paying attention you would have known his intent when he undermined Mr. Scott to take control of the Government. He lives in a house of mirrors and has not learned what it is that servants do for the people if and when they are elected by the people.

You see, Dr. Brown, if you would follow the example of Christ you will learn to serve by providing a centre for others and not by being self-centred. Your wants are outgrowing the wants of the people, but if you get a chance read Proverbs 16:18-19.

I wonder, when will Dr. Brown's wants top out? And what will his next want be? At this time it is a new golf course and this comes on the heels of Tiger Woods not coming to our shores as he predicted, ending up with MUD on his face.

I told him at the time he mentioned it to me that Tiger was not coming, but he, being his own little world of pride was as deaf then as he is now. So what happens when he tries cleaning his face, he puts the whole country in debt by rebuilding Port Royal. What I am saying is: "How deep a hole are we going to let Brown dig before we say enough is enough?"

At this time there is talk of a transparent Government and Dr, Brown says he is cutting back on some things. He talks of saving a dollar and spends thousands on his travelling and I know for sure he and his entourage does not stay in a Motel 6 hotel. Transparency! I would really love to see the bill for those accommodations and I think that the people would like to know what we are paying for.

But this one thing I know: as Colossians 2:8 puts it, "Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ".

Readers these are not my words, but the Words of Truth so please in future look and let us examine ourselves as well as those we are choosing to lead us as 2 Corinthians 13:5-13 tells us. Read this and take a good look at those that represent us. Our Motto is "Quo Fata Ferunt" and in truth I wonder where are we being led. God be with you and our leaders and the Peace of God live in your always.

ARTHUR E.W. (SCOPSIE) HASSELL

Sandys