THE opposition parties and their backers in the media have been taking every opportunity to jump on the government whenever they find the flimsiest excuse to do so.

In recent times, they have been talking about torture in our country. Their stories are based on statements by criminals who were interrogated by the security forces.

Whenever they were criticized for attacking the security forces on behalf of the criminals, their usual reply is “criminals have rights too.” This is true but in Guyana only some criminals seem to have rights.

For instance, Roger Khan was kidnapped by the US agents and taken to the United States.

Our media said not a word about this violation of the rights of a Guyanese by another country’s agents and government.

Not a word of concern or criticism was uttered in protest against Suriname and Trinidad that were part of the conspiracy to break national and international laws.

Some may say Khan is a criminal but once we begin accepting these violations we would be forced to accept all others.

I would like to hear the media; political parties and civil society condemn this act. It is not too late.
SYDNEY JOAQUIN