Guyana's Democracy

Guyanese have been witnesses to democracy at its fullest. We have not been deprived of democratic tenets. Instead, due to various expressions by main opposition members, this Govt. has chosen to submit numerous privileges that the Executive arm of Govt. would have. One of which, and very important, would be reducing the terms of presidency for one presidential candidate to only two (2) terms. Previously a presidential candidate could have remained in office once their party won the national elections.

There have been several attacks on this Govt. for being an “Elected Dictatorship”, implying that our democratic rights have been buried by force. Analyzing this claim, at the same time observing present issues and how they are being dealt with along with expressions that are aired from persons within media houses; it would be absurd to make such a claim of having a dictatorship.
The term dictatorship speaks for itself. That would imply this Govt. controls everything at will. Instead, most of the times they (GOG) would be on the defending side of things when oppositions try to imply wrong decisions were made.
The facts speaks for itself, if there were dictatorship, how come media houses and newspapers discriminate so much what the Govt. does, Guyana has 4 daily newspaper in which they all express their views on situations they choose too, we have writers issuing letters attacking personalities in the Government rather than the issue at hand. Protests, would there be any in dictatorship governance or would you be allowed to do so under dictates? No!
The fact of the matter is, Guyanese have too much freedom of speech, which many still do not realize that even freedom of speech has barriers. In making public speeches that are televised, in accordance with the National Frequency Management Unit (NFMU), there are limitations against profound statements and languages in relation with the content of your remarks which is broadcasted via radio or television.

Whilst many claims of a dictatorship, it still seems hard to acknowledge, how it is that Guyana is being dictated.
Dictatorship, speaks for itself, meaning, anything and everything has to be condoned by the ruling Govt. as what to be published, what moves to be made and who does what and where. Is this being done?
I wonder if persons are aware of the term dictatorship and what it entails. Certainly it does not entail presses producing articles without orders to do so along with having any freedom of speech whatsoever.

We must take into consideration why these claims are being made and the objectives of such claims.

freedom of speech is the core of a democracy, it helps to elevate a healthy relation with its people and govt.
man must be free to speak of what is on his mind, whoever disagrees also has that right to rebuttal him/ her, as long its along the confine of the law

gtbq wrote:

freedom of speech is the core of a democracy, it helps to elevate a healthy relation with its people and govt.
man must be free to speak of what is on his mind, whoever disagrees also has that right to rebuttal him/ her, as long its along the confine of the law

At the same time, freedom of expression or freedom of speech does not give one the right to be slanderous, disrespectful or derogatory as is the case with many so-called media operatives in Guyana. It also doesn't give a person the right to yell "Fire" in a crowded cinema!

gtbq wrote:

freedom of speech is the core of a democracy, it helps to elevate a healthy relation with its people and govt.
man must be free to speak of what is on his mind, whoever disagrees also has that right to rebuttal him/ her, as long its along the confine of the law

I think you are mixing up freedom of speech with "do waa u want"

Freedom of speech still has rules and limitations.
We must conduct ourselves in a respectable manner and respect those we are addressing.

Like joe said......freedom of speech does not give the right to constitute lies and scandle them around the place.

Freedom of speech the most evident of Democracy.
Which media can talk ill of this.

if slanderous allegations are made then you have the courts to decide the damages,
disrespectful or derogatory remarks can handle in the manner i stated before.
never entertain questions asked by him, or give him the opportunity to ask a question, he can be isolated.

gtbq wrote:

if slanderous allegations are made then you have the courts to decide the damages,
disrespectful or derogatory remarks can handle in the manner i stated before.
never entertain questions asked by him, or give him the opportunity to ask a question, he can be isolated.

Ignoring him would produce the same result, trust me Gtbq! These people are like drowning animals, clutching at straws. They are just looking for reasons to be used in the furthering their agenda.

gtbq wrote:

if slanderous allegations are made then you have the courts to decide the damages,
disrespectful or derogatory remarks can handle in the manner i stated before.
never entertain questions asked by him, or give him the opportunity to ask a question, he can be isolated.

You have to be careful of ignoring him; he might claim “Marginalization”.

You have to remember, these people take any slight opportunity to ridicule the Govt.

Just look at how the situation involving cn sharma was blown out of proportion by the pnc, causing even sharma himself to withdraw from their protests, and they were being done for him.

Guyana has a striving democracy, in which 56% are publicly know to value it and another huge number of persons are satisfied but intimated by others to come out and say they are.

However, vividly we see Guyana being a striving nation, hindered only by the negative forces which seem to be interested only in financial benefits and total power and dominance over everything.

We see this being demonstrated in the problematic issues that arise when pronouncements of endeavors to enhance facilities around our country prevail.

Democracy and freedom of speech, a popular defense used by many to cover up their wrong and erroneous actions; claiming they are being deprived their democratic right to express themselves freely.
Guyana is an independent nation, yet we have rules and guidelines we conduct ourselves by. Democracy does not mean we have to right to express ourselves without a code of conduct, especially when addressing members of the Govt. or any high ranking official.

This is the luxury Guyanese have and yet sometimes we abuse it.

In the 70’s and 80’s when one could not have spoken against the GOG or else they would have been punished severely, now we have freedom to express our selves and air our voice at whatever may hinder us.

Democracy can only prosper in an environment of economic, social and ecological development. Poverty atrophies the vigor and initiative of the individual and deprives the society of incalculable human resources. If left unattended, the expansion of poverty with hunger and the hopelessness it engenders will undermine the fabric of our civilization and the security of the democratic state, thus threatening world peace.

propaganda press is a cell based organisation…wink. wink
our noble cause is resistance
all cells are fully operational

propaganda press wrote:

propaganda press is a cell based organisation…wink. wink
our noble cause is resistance
all cells are fully operational

Cell Based you say, how accomodating so that you know there is a "cell' reserved for you at Camp and Durban.

propaganda press wrote:

propaganda press is a cell based organisation…wink. wink
our noble cause is resistance
all cells are fully operational

Is this cell organization run Democratically or just like the P.N.C, they fight for leadership.