CHRONICLE’s recent editorial on Linden demonstrates the need for the PNC to confront extremists directly and not just talk about it. Corbin must push for a stronger response to the extremists in Linden or else not only Linden will suffer but his party and the nation for a long time. Neither the PNC nor the AFC need to be held hostage by the other on all issues just to garner a majority at all times, even if one of them makes a decision that is bad for the other’s supporters and the nation at large.
The vote last year, in the final analysis, was to improve governance by bringing transparency, accountability and fairness, not status quo and confrontation. Either party must be willing and courageous enough to say no to each other and attempt to work with the governing party when it is in the best interest of the nation.

Mr. Granger first agreed to the Linden increase then backed away when the AFC objected along with many Linden residents, who appeared not to fully understand that the increase was part of the bill and was to be phased in over time. Instead of seeking dialogue on the proposed increase, as it is being done now, it was rejected out of hand.
This has led to the current state of affairs and the resulting deaths. Surely, these deaths and the resulting chaos cannot be justified simply on the initial increase proposal. One or both of these opposition parties must decide whether it is better to play a constructive role in achieving improved governance or simply seek to de-construct the existing one.