I am appalled at the way in which people flout Guyana’s laws and expect that we should make exemptions just because perhaps they are trying to help in certain areas. The issue with the Mormons, although it is embarrassing that Guyana has had to take this step, is in fact one such example where persons show a total disregard for our laws.

When Guyanese go to any country, the United States of America included, and they overstay their time, they are arrested, sent to detention centres and deported. This also happens in the Caribbean countries where our nationals are sent back after overstaying their time. Why should we do any different?

From what the Ministry of Home Affairs has said, there were persons here doing missionary work although their work permits were never approved and there were some who the Ministry had no knowledge of. Although it is admirable that these people are willing to do missionary work in Guyana, they still need to follow our laws just as we are expected to follow their laws.

I dare say this would happen in any country and Guyana is just doing what is right in ensuring that its laws are not disregarded and thrown on the way side.
LAURA SINGH