by Brian JM Joseph
“Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws.”
– Plato
We must condemn all acts of insubordination against those in authority and rule of law, given the atrocious and miscreant behaviour that occurred for the past few days by partygoers and street revellers, especially those that defied the rules of law because of the announcement proclaiming cancellation of Carnival 2020, and the revocation of both holidays.
The blatant disregard as it relates to the law is a breakdown in our society that starts with lawlessness and then manifest itself into chaos and anarchy. This kind of behaviour can affect our country’s rating in a very negative way that can have serious implications.
I will also like to join in echoing my sentiments along with our Prime Minister and likewise Bishop Clyde Harvey, and I would continue to repeat the profound statement made by our beloved Bishop, “We can jam together today and die alone next week.”
I have been pleading with Grenadians for past weeks to be more responsible and stop being reckless and irresponsible in their actions knowing the period of time we’re in. But it seems like it has fallen on deaf ears. I’m now convinced that we’re fighting two pandemics indeed, Covid-19 and stupidity.
For the next redrafting of the Covid-19 2020 Bill, our people’s miscreant behaviour should be factored into it. Government should seek to make examples out of those who will be further seeking to defy the rules of law. If needs be that curfew should be imposed by 8 pm, then let us all feel the wrath of our foolishness, because “we must not allow anarchy from rogue individuals to destroy our state.”
It was Sarah Strohmeyer who said, and I quote, “This is probably the advantage of being stupid. Stupid people just do. We tend to overthink. If we could eliminate the “over” and just think, then we could do, too. Only we’d be smarter doers because we’d be thinkers.”
The men and women who engaged in those illegal activities, I say shame on you for endangering your lives and lives of others. The video circulating on social media of the nude jab was so distasteful. This was reckless and irresponsible behaviour by those partygoers.
I’m wondering if they’re proud of themselves for being rebellious, engaging in acts of civil disobedience for selfish reasons. In any country, there must be maintenance of law and order and if it’s not maintained, chaos will reign.
“Law and order exist for the purpose of establishing justice and that when they fail in this purpose, they become the dangerously structured dams that block the flow of social progress.”
– Martin Luther King Jr
Those individuals who were making off-putting remarks by use of obscene language against the Prime Minister; this was very repulsive of you. Therefore, such behaviour shouldn’t be tolerated within our society. Irrespective of our political affiliation, he’s still our Prime Minister and he deserves to be respected.
Do we really want our Caribbean neighbours to view us as being good-for-nothing people? It really doesn’t look good, and it reflects badly on our country, especially internationally. If our country doesn’t follow Covid-19 protocols and guidelines, it could have a far devastating effect on our already crippled economy.
Let’s not descend this country into a state of lawlessness.
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Government around the world is using Covid-19 to control people. NO one say we have to live for ever. since Grenada is a God-fearing Country , why we so afraid of DYING. Governments around the world are using this as an excuse to become a bunch of Dictators. and we already have a Dictator in Grenada.
Absolutely right on.
You the pm and the bishop need to go sit in a corner and if I were you I would choose sweet words just in case it has to be shoved down ur throat
You looking for problems in this country be careful with what you advocating
The dichotomy that exist here is simply the division between those professionals who understand the medical impact of this virus and those who deny facts. Frustration set in on both side as the division remains. I mean no disrespect to those who not understand the medical disaster this be as they just want normality and to be free to do as they please. Hence, the reason for gathering to party which Grenada is known for… any reason to party is good. Sometimes the people need to cast off the control over them to declare their independence just to make sure it still there. I ask all to join together, to understand differences, to agree that we all are fighting the same invasion… C19 and become one against it. Then, when we defeat this virus we have a party people will write songs about! The stories will be told for generations I tell you.
Idk if you know this but Grenada is a democratic country. You seem to think we most do whatever they say. Ohh I guess we Martin Luther King was insubordinate? Maurice Bishop too? Boy hush!
Understanding that we need to be safe regardless, but I thought Grenada had no covid cases? On the other hand if they’re so fearful that means they’re aware that the state of healthcare in the country is wavering and should be top priority. But again it’s not. So we cant be quick to blame the citizens because Government is in power to provide safety and address these underlying issues as that’s their responsibility. So I blame the government for allowing the health system to fail and get to this level. But they keep voting for them…so hey…
Unless you are confirming Dictator Keith Mitchell, there should never be ANY so called Re-drafting of any covid Bill that will be used to remove the Rule of Law to put his cronies in power. Wake up and stay awake. This man wishes for martial law and complete utter power so he may steal from each h and every one of you using the Police or the Health Dept to do his dirty work. Emergency measures are no longer required on Grenada. He does NOT have the right to change the rules so he may take whatever he wants from your home’s without Warrants or cause. Quit being duped by this lizard of a man.
I agree 100% unbelievable. Icouldnt believe it. Furthermore. The baccanal is over. Everyone sober etc. Now what? Dont be afraid of the virus now. When PM says no carnival. No carnival. Better pray
Maurice Bishop, Fidel Castro and Nelson Mandela were insubordinate eh ?.
Am in agreement with the sentiments of the writer however whereas the acts of insubordination against authorities and the defiance of law in this case deserve condemnation, this is not always the case. In cases where insubordination and defiance are warranted the authorities use your argument against justifiable acts of resistance.