AS the nation’s socio-economic progress is once again held up because of a political opposition bent on disrupting the nation’s hard fought for, and hard won, democracy, one must enquire as to the mindsets of these representatives, masquerading as the peoples’ representatives. How can they honestly have been invested with such a solemn responsibility? Do they really understand what it means, especially against the background of the 10th Parliament’s peculiarities? For all their high- sounding declarations of all working together for the common good, the opposition’s general behaviour has been a travesty, and an absolute tragic experience in the annals of local parliamentary history. And without fear of contradiction, this has been the most unproductive phase of parliamentary action in the last 20 years; of course, compliments of the reckless conduct of that strange collective that sit on the opposite side of government.
The people of Guyana deserve better than this, and must indeed be concerned as to the latest charade, sanctioned by the Speaker. The latter definitely buckled under in the face of his opposition colleagues’ verbal  assault. This incident now calls into serious question, his ability not merely to maintain order in the House, but also his integrity as upholder of the Constitutional Laws of the Land.
Already, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI)  has voiced its concerns over the dangerous gridlock that now prevails, and its consequences for the nation’s progress.  Other stakeholders must now make public similar concerns, since what is occurring, if allowed to continue, holds serious implications for all.
As to the many thousands who supported these two opposition parties – they must now evaluate whether both the APNU and the AFC, should be trusted with the nation’s business and having their future electoral vote.