Wrong focus by senator

THE EDITOR: I am indeed disappointed with the contribution of Senator Dhanayshar Mahabir.

It is unbelievable that emphasis is being placed on the issues of marijuana, abortion and gay rights at this time. These issues affect less than one per cent of our citizenry.

The majority of citizens are saddled with the day-to-day experiences of crime, unemployment, domestic violence, and a host of other ills including the titanic collapse of the sea bridge.

Fear of an economy that is sliding downwards has made us virtual vagrants. It is within such a framework that the learned senator seeks his personal interest, calling for diplomatic passport, research assistant, OJT, daycare facilities and a medical plan.

Is the senator, rather than seeking the interest of the citizenry at large, seeking his personal interest and masking it with the interest of minority groups?

IMAAM IQUBAL HYDAL, Felicity