I have what is called a police mentality and personality. I believe when people break the law they must suffer concomitantly for the evils they committed, severely, but be given a chance to reform and realise, then contribute wholesomely to society. The doctor did say he was framed, this I do not know and I am prepared to accept a polygraph of this. Too many people lie in court to save their skin, create strange scenarios and antics to impress magistrates, even when they have committed crimes, and still doing same, sometimes lying even to their lawyers, impressing about their honesty, while they are scoundrels. Even feigning illness in magistrates’ courts and continuing with the evil. These people are dangerous and magistrates should read through them. While speaking of the doctor, I thought it wise to raise this truth also.

Polygraphs are not admissible in courts, but they are scientific and provide guides to investigators, employers and governments.

With reference to the Dr. Vishwamintra Persaud issue, the man served his time in prison, and hence, paid his debts to society, as established by civilised human society. If a debt is paid, in this case by imprisonment, it is unfair to prevent the man from earning a living, even in a different jurisdiction. No man is without sin. We all have skeletons in our closets. I know of doctors who ravaged women under anesthesia, some even headed the Guyana Medical Council.

It is a simple thing of management. Place the man under probation for two years or so, and let him serve this country and people with his skills, and he can operate with nurses or fellow doctors. Everyone needs a second chance. This act of mercy may definitely produce a man who will serve this country in a sterling way and be the best ever.

The Guyana Medical Council should let him work under certain conditions.