Keeping Slim Hope Alive

by Carl Franklin
Kaieteur News’ (KN) editorial of 2/4/06 proffers a brilliant theory that describes what’s wrong with Guyana. Though the theory offers hope in that it recognises a five-step descent to sub-human behaviour, I believe that Guyana has long passed the stage of “deindividuation,” the final stage before sub-human behaviour steps in. And it apparently [...]

Observations and Advice for the Campaign Trail

by Carl Franklin
Many political observers believe our nation’s worsening social, economic and political situation may force Guyanese voters, for the first time since 1953, to vote on issues rather than by race when electing their leaders during this year’s general elections. Consequently, observers have called on the opposition to craft a campaign that would focus [...]

Foiling the Invaders

by Carl Franklin
I mark the conclusion of 2005 and celebrate the beginning of 2006 by making another appeal for an end to the race politics that has left our country bereft of any real hope of substantial development anytime soon.
As I thought about the most dramatic way to communicate my appeal in the hope of [...]

We Have to Stop Embracing the Fire Rage

by Carl Franklin
When I was ten years old, my parents got into an abusive quarrel with a neighboring couple over an issue whose nature is now not that clear to me. But I believe it was over our dog’s constant intrusion onto the couple’s property.
About a week after their quarrel, and I can’t recall who [...]