MR. EDITOR, please permit me to express the following thoughts: I am 74, and the United States has been my home for the past 33 years. My patriotism is now more for America than for Guyana, but, I do follow the Guyana news Online, and I am truly amazed to read of the daily negative remarks about the government. 

I am not inclined to list these unwarranted attacks, since these criticisms have been ongoing for many years. Those who state that the PPP Gov’t is ten times worse than the PNC regime, and that there is no democracy in Guyana surely do not know, or cannot remember, what went on during the PNC regime.
The PNC lost power 22 years ago, and we do forget things as we grow older; but no one who experienced the three decades of the PNC regime can truly forget the hardships and the sufferings, unless they are out of their minds.
This reminds me of Moses and his people. He freed them from slavery and severe hardships in Egypt, and from the tyranny of the Pharaoh and led them safely across the Red Sea. But the people quickly lost faith in him; rebelled against him; and turned to idolatry and paganism when he was away on his mission. They quickly forgot what Moses did for them.
Similarly, it was the PPP that brought food to the people after many years of severe hardships and starvation; and it was the PPP that restored democracy to the people. How can anyone in their right mind forget this? I have not visited Guyana for many years, but have spoken with many who have made regular trips, and was informed about the many large grocery stores with abundant food items.
I see daily news of infrastructure projects developed under the PPP, which includes construction of roads, sea defence, housing projects, hospitals, schools and many other proof of genuine progress all over Guyana, including among the Amerindian communities.
The last I heard was that the 2011 elections were free and fair, which gave the Joint Opposition a one-seat majority. But the critics who yearn for political power say there is no democracy in Guyana. Really? In 1992, there was change in Guyana, from BAD to GOOD. Now, the demand is being made by a few for change again. This time from GOOD to BAD.
Sometimes we get what we wish for; and if this is what the people want, then so be it. But I do not think it will ever happen. The PNC stole power and ruled illegally for almost three decades, and they blew it. The PPP won every free and fair election since 1992, and I think that it will continue to do so.
Freddie, Moses and those in the AFC and PNC are living in Wonderland. I say, dream on. Guyana has indeed moved forward. Those who have eyes can see progress and prosperity everywhere, including in the Amerindian communities. I say that there should be no premature elections.
The PPP won the free and democratic elections in 2011, and it should rule out its full term. Parliament should remain prorogued until after elections in 2016.

MOHAMED MAJEED