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1 comment:
Great article. Well balanced. Due to the pervasive and tacitly tolerated harassment in St. Lucia of minorities in general and women in particular, I have reconsidered my plans to return to St. Lucia to live.
I simply do not think that I have the right to subject my family to such horror. No love of country can justify taking such a retrograde step whereby the safety of my family is always at high risk.
My house in St. Lucia was recently burglarized, despite burglar bars and other paraphernalia designed to protect the property. Luckily, no one was home at the time. What kind of life is it when one is forced to live like virtual prisoner in one’s own home, constantly aware that at any moment one could be confronted by a killer aiming to take that which one has worked so hard over so any years to achieve?
It’s not worth it. I regret the loss of a sentimental home. And I know that in my heart no other place can ever replace St. Lucia. But I must think further. I must think of my children. St. Lucia is no place for them. I’ve explained to them in no uncertain terms why it is that St. Lucia cannot be our home at this time.
The funny thing is that, in our family, I’m the only one who nonetheless has problems with turning his back on St. Lucia. It’s easier for the kids. They don’t have the same emotional attachment to the place that I do. They can call a spade a spade. In the case of St. Lucia, “spade” is just about one of the kindest things they might have to say.
Your biggest problem is the lack of equity and the ingrained bigotry widely practiced by all groups. You are a society at war with itself. And, you appear not yet ready for a healing process. There are too many recalcitrant people standing in your way.
I think the situation is going to get worse before it gets better. It’s amazing that God has blessed you with such a lovely climate and beautiful weather. And yet, peace has left you. But as the saying goes, it is better to live on the house top than in a house full of confusion. So, I’ve made my decision, and I’ve left you.
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