3/21/2017

DO WE EVEN CARE?


I can sense a gradual build up of public mistrust in our political and criminal justice system.
The greed and dishonesty of MOST of our political elites is hurting the trust of many.
The selfishness of MOST of our religious leaders is seriously eroding the trust of many in religious affairs and affecting their faith in God.
The self-centeredness of MOST of our business owners and the quest to make profit at all cost is horrifying.
The lack of care in MOST of our Health centres and Charity homes is depressing and disappointing.
The rate of unemployment and the misbehaviour of MOST middlemen or job owners, who take undue advantage of the unemployed or job seekers is disturbing.
The frustrations many go through to acquire passport and other essential services from state agencies is perplexing.
The wanton destruction to our environment in our quest to exploit the natural resource deposits, is unprecedented and terrifying.
CULTURE OF DEATH
The daily report of deaths of our compatriots in bizarre circumstances that could have been avoided;
The general neglect, and benign inaction of those paid with our taxes, to take CARE of our safety and their incorrigible attitude to responsive action is sickening.
The least said about the loss of 58 Ghanaians to CSM; the lives claimed in the June 3rd 2015 event; the Kintampo water falls disaster and the numerous needless accidents that waste precious lives and maim many others on a daily basis is just appalling and nauseating.
The increasing suicide and homicide cases in our communities is upsetting and just shows that we don't even Care.
CULTURE OF IMPUNITY
The era where we pamper these vigilante groups for their deeds and misdeeds is worrying.
The situation where we free wrong doers who are well connected and excessively punish those who commit similar or minor crimes is unfortunate and troubling.
THE SUBTLE SIGNALS
The way we vent our anger on alleged thieves (mob justice) in our society is a subtle sign of the lethal rage in people waiting to explode one day.
The general public's out cry demonstrated during the Marwako episode is a subtle sign of a deep seated anger in people.
The diplomatic campaign against the galamsey conundrum or enigma is a subtle sign of how livid people are.
And the low turn out in our general elections is a subtle sign of the low confidence people have in our political system.
ARE WE TAKING OURSELVES FOR GRANTED?
The tendency to take ourselves for granted in this country is disquieting.
Often times, we hear politicians downplaying public agitations or concerns of people and contending that the dust will soon settle.
Our being a peaceful people or nation, managing the 'smooth' transfer of power between the two major parties should not make us too complacent.
Perhaps me think the work of the Peace Campaigners should continue to foster fairness and unity in our development, instead of they going to sleep only for them to resurrect during an elections year.
LEST WE FORGET
Lest we forget the events that led to the 1948 riots in the Gold Coast.
Lest we forget the fate of the former President of Burkina Faso.
Lest we forget to take ourselves serious and address the issues that affect our collective interest.
Lest we forget to value the people who elected us.
Lest we forget to be the CARING PEOPLE we ought to be.
Lest we forget our history and the people we are.
Lest we forget to pray and act fairly towards each other.
May God bless our Homeland Ghana.

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