Don't be absurd, Dr Moonilal

THE EDITOR: I was taken aback by a recent comment by Dr Roodal Moonilal, as reported in the local news media, that TTALPA had indicated there was no workers strike by CAL's pilots and, therefore, in his view, there was no basis for the ex-parte injunction sought and obtained by CAL's management. Dr Moonilal is considered by some as a potential future prime minister of TT. In the face of all that has transpired over the past few days, it is astoundingly reckless and absurd for Dr Moonilal to express such a view. Thankfully, the Industrial Court did not agree with him.

Dr Moonilal obviously supports TTALPA. However, that does not give him the right to muzzle Mr Stuart Young, the Minister of Energy, who does not share his view. The Government is obligated to respond to any adverse comments made against it. The citizens will then be in a position to draw their own conclusions.

LOUIS W WILLIAMS

St Augustine