The power lies with us the people, support the call for new elections

Dear Mr. Editor

Since the political upheaval, there have been many interpretations in terms of the Constitution. I heard and read different views and opinions with respect to whether or not new elections should be called and if new or early elections will make any sense.

In my view the opinion expressed by Lawyers Roeland Zwanikken en Joeri Essed is shared by many among the electorate. I not only agree with their views and suggestions, I absolutely support the call for early elections and have signed the signed the petition.

I am an NA supporter, but to be very clear the issue is not about NA been ousted as the majority led Government, but it’s definitely a matter of respect. It’s a matter of those politicians "swingers" taking my vote for granted and manipulating the system, for the third consecutive time. Quoting MP Lavile "the people must not be afraid to call their representatives to order" and that is for me what this petition is all about. MP Lavile and all the other "swingers" you have been served! We are calling you to order. Whichever party or parties the electorate chooses to place their confidence in when new elections are called, so be it. Important to me is that the people, the electorate is given that right to speak via the electoral system. I challenge the "new" Parliament when elected to have as its priority the amendment of the Laws as suggested by the Lawyers, thereby removing the power from the "swingers" making it impossible for them to take away their party’s seat and declare themselves Independents.

The late Cpt. Gaston Boasman thought me that "fear is man’s greatest enemy" Don’t be afraid. If it’s your belief, free of your Political affiliation, that new elections is needed please sign the petition calling for such

One of the meanings of democracy is "A form of Government in which the supreme power is vested in the people exercised directly by them or by their elected representatives under a free electoral system.

In a democracy nothing is supposed to matter more than the will of the PEOPLE!!!!

Patricia Pantophlet