I was astounded to read a letter by Mark Benschop printed in the Stabroek News where he took the IAC to task for its response to Freddie Kissoon’s criticisms and insults hurled on the good people of Lusignan. And this was all because of the fact that the people chose to attend a function hosted by the Indian Arrival Committee (IAC) in memory of the victims of the massacre.

Considering who he is and what he has done to this country, Benschop should be the last person to speak about morality or anything pertaining to the national interest. I am sure that Guyanese need no reminder; but if Benschop had his way then he would have promoted lawlessness in Guyana. He was pardoned by this Government, by our President who showed that he had a heart and we all applauded that act of goodwill.

However, today, I feel that maybe Benschop should not have been pardoned, since he seems to be up to his old antics and it looks to me that he will continue to sow seeds of discord among the populace. He should be grateful that the President was so magnanimous.

The IAC needs to be strong in the face of these criticisms and their responses thus far have been fitting and I encourage the organisation to keep up its good work and not to let these malignant people deter it from fulfilling its mandate.
G. Cummings