I think that Freddie Kissoon is completely off his rockers and should have a psychiatric analysis done as soon as possible since it seems that his mental faculties are not all there anymore. Having followed Mr. Kissoon’s writings for a fair amount of time I am convinced that he is totally confused and does not know on which path reality truly lies.

A few years ago Freddie Kissoon gleefully celebrated October 5 as one of the best days in Guyana’s history, and he could not celebrate it enough. He even wrote columns of praises. However, today he says October 5 is one of the worst days in our country’s history.

Mr. Kissoon’s continually shifting position on issues that he writes about is a clear indication of his dementia as his skewed analyses show us every day. I think Mr. Kissoon needs to make up his mind about what October 5 really means to him and then whatever he decides should be what he sticks with instead of back pedalling.

Mr. Kissoon talks about speaking with Trinidadians and Jamaicans who claim that Guyanese are soft and that they would not allow what is happening here to happen on their islands. But I think what Mr. Kissoon failed to realize is that Guyana is much better off that any of those islands, in terms of so many things including crime and politics. It is so easy to compare Guyana to other places and say these things but Mr. Kissoon should examine things carefully before he puts pen to paper.

Do we really need a history lesson Mr. Kissoon? Guyana has seen development over the years, much more than it did in the 28 years under the PNC. The evidence of the development is quite visible that even a blind man would see it; roads, bridges, schools, hospitals, better health care services, water, electricity, telephone, and so much more.

And what exactly is happening here Mr. Kissoon? Guyanese are not blind; they know very well where they have come from and how far Guyana has progressed these past years. I believe that this is just a case of sour grapes, what Mr. Kissoon was after he could not get, so in those days when he was pursuing whatever his goals were, he was high in praise for the Government. However, when they refused to agree to whatever it is he was seeking, he changed his tune.

For the sake of the people who follow your writings for years please make up your mind Mr. Kissoon.
RICKY PERSAUD