No one in my family has ever been restricted, prohibited or deported from entering or travelling to the USA

DEAREDITOR,

Thank you for the opportunity to publish this missive in your daily publication.

I usually ignore hate comments because simply I justdonotletitgettome.As I get older, as the world changesandweadapttothat change, I came to realize privacydoesnotexist.While thishasalottodowithsocial media,ithasmoretodowith ourwayofliving.Thereisno longer the right to privacy, but everyone demands the righttoknow

My father recently entered into politics. While he was always politically active and involved in the d e v e l o p m e n t a n d improvement by playing a huge role towards the progression of our land, he has now officially selected himself as a candidate

While I am happy and will always be his biggest supporternomatterwhatand vice versa, I asked him if he isready

Our family has e x p e r i e n c e d h a t e unimaginable. But as we all know, politics brings a d i ff e r e n t k i n d o f deprecation.So,Iaskedhim andlikealways,heremained positive and committed to his decision. He answered: ‘this is a very low position I have entered; I could have chosen to enter in a much higher position within the government, but that is not my intention, I have been living in the Eccles constituency for years and likemanyothervillagesand communities, development isstagnant.Iwanttohelpmy neighbourhood.”

M y f a t h e r i s hardworking. His nature is whatever he strives for; he will put his mind towards it, and will make sure to achieveit.Heisdefinitelyan inspiration to me. He is a patriot, he loves his country andwouldneverdoanything to jeopardize it; something weshouldalllearnfrom.He entered politics, as a candidate of a constituent under the People’s Progressive Party (PPPC) to dowhathehasalwaysdone–givebacktothecommunity With this decision comes promisesandplanofactions.

I am very strong and passionate in my belief of p o l i t i c s R a c i s m , islamophobia, homophobia, misogyny and sexism dominate our world and as an aspiring journalist, I will do everything in my power tofightagainstit.

MyfamilyandIsharethe belief that if you are elected or selected to be in power, you must fulfil all that is requiredofyou,atraitmany politiciansandworldleaders lacktoday ButIcansaywith certainty, my father has and always will be transparent. He never promises empty promises.Healwayshasand always will fight for the people.

I came across an outrageous question in the Stabroek News’s editorial. EventhoughIdobelieveno question is stupid, I was really shocked with the relevancy of the question. Usually,Inevercommenton absurdity,butIwasforcedto publicly address this and hopefully set the record straight I am utterly dumbfounded because what