You = Che or Shame?

There is a saying that; “People should not Fear the Government, but the Government should fear the People" which roots came from -"When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fear the people, there is liberty"- Thomas Jefferson. This is what came to mind when I heard about Dr. Wayne Kublalsingh's stance against the Government on their plans in the Point Fortin Highway Extension. Now I may not agree with the whole idea of the hunger strike that he has embarked upon because there have been revolutionist before who have made great strides and changes though non violent protest. Then on the other hand I totally understand why he would choose to go on a hunger strike on his own and this is due to our own fault, Yes! Our fault. Now you may not agree with me right now but hear me out. When Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela rose against the government or the powers that may be. They did not do this on their own; they had the power of numbers. So when they spoke they were supported and their words were echoed throughout the nation and as my quote by Thomas Jefferson would support you would see why I say this. The next thing you may be wondering, so how is it our fault that he is on a Hunger Strike? well my friend, look around our fine little country of Trinidad and Tobago of band wagonist and follow fashion men who only follow parties and the next "bess lime" or a football club a thousand miles away but can’t support their own, or like a page on Facebook that can only make them laugh but not think or act on their own, or only care about something when it reaches in their homes when it is too late. So why again would Dr. Wayne Kublalsingh’s embark on a Hunger Strike. I'm sure like me he knows that this country has lost its heroes and revolutionaries and unless you take a gun and put it to someone's head you won’t be heard so he has volunteered his life to show how we are wasting ours as well as the future generations to come. Yes we see on the news politicians who embrace and reject his struggle but what about you, what do you want to leave behind, what legacy you want your friends and kids to talk about when you are gone... Think about it real hard , think how all that you do is look out for yourself not realizing that when you look out for others and help another with their struggles you in fact help yourself when the circle of Karma revolves. Think about your kids and your children's children and what exactly you are leaving behind when you are no longer around. If we cant see that what Dr. Wayne Kublalsingh represents then we have lost even before we have fought. More on Dr. Wayne Kublalsingh  and Video.

Ticked!

Recently I became very active in a Social Issue or in what I believe is a Social Issue  , right here in my beloved Country Trinidad and Tobago which is; to bring about a better understanding of the conservation needs of the turtles and the education  of people about the Leatherback sea turtles which grace our shores between the months of March to August each year. I felt that as a country when asked what we know about these magnificent creatures we knew nothing but responses of "it does taste good!." This truly bothered me as I also soon found out that my little island in the sun was graced by 20% of the worlds Leatherback sea turtles, yet 90% of persons when asked if they ever saw a Leatherback sea turtle in person the answer was a blatant mirthless 'No.'
Now that didn't bother me as much as this: as it dawned on me that  of the 10% of those who had seen these beautiful creatures in person , almost half of them had no understanding of how these creatures should be handled , observed and protected or even that they were endangered!
So I Embarked on a campaign to bring awareness in what ever humble way yet popular way I could : I made a Facebook Page called 'Leatherback Warriors' which sought to 'bring awareness to the existing conditions with regards to the treatment of Leatherback Turtles and what we can do to safeguard their future existence'. My aim was and still is; to enlighten the students of a college which I attend as I felt that if I can bring about awareness here in whatever way I can, it would branch out into other areas just as I, upon reading literature on these turtles was truly moved to make a difference. Now I am not the first to do this in my country nor will I ever take credit for what work is published here as I am acting as a mere conduit to bring just what the page intends to do. So to help me do this I reached out to other organizations (will call no names) both recognized and probably upcoming whom I believe also share the same ideals as I do in terms of this Issue of Educating people of this tiny island and Conserving these Amazing animals.
The Problems I encountered are beyond me as I am still finding it hard to believe that a mere request of a student, who,  seeing the need in his school to showcase these Turtles so that a better appreciation will grow and spread was ignored is beyond me and I refuse to believe that something as equally beneficial to all parties where one is getting an opportunity to bring awareness and the other in having the opportunity to become aware is brushed over and ignored.....  it is indeed a sad day for us all , Turtles included.