In order to build a nation, within the current port town dominated electoral political party machinery system, it is necessary to educate new generations of would be 'leaders' desiring to run for political office in Belmopan with the needs and problems of the nation of Belize, reflected in all the other districts and communities in rural parts. The problem is primarily a Belize City politician 'leader' situation. They need to learn how to bring government to the people and not make people travel to come to the government! In this regard, it is proposed that the first three weeks of July be dedicated by the UDP party for all their Belize City candidates to attend a WORKSHOP under certain conditions, to enlighten and educate them through 'hands on' experience in the needs of the citizens of the country of Belize, other than their own little port town. July is chosen, because is is not the holiday atmosphere of the dry season vacation time. Here are the conditions for UDP party aspirants from the old colonial capital of Belize City. 1) They will be allowed to carry, one hammock.You get the idea. Some practical 'hands on' widening gut- feeling, real-life experience of the discrepancy between the government services they experience in the port Belize City and that they will experience in a rural Belize village community. The assignment for the workshop is to figure out how they are going to supply the village they choose to live in for three weeks with the same services they receive in the port Belize City back home. Things they take for granted, but which poor rural people are burdened with lost travel days and huge financial burdens to obtain. To be a 'leader' first you have to walk in the other persons shoes. The obligation of a democracy is to provide all government services equally to all citizens in the most rural village. The current system makes citizens go to the government. Figure out how you are going to bring government to the people for their convenience, not yours. Barrow is assigned Dolores. Maintained by Ray Auxillou, Silvia Pinzon, MLS, and Marty Casado. Please email with suggestions or additions for this Electronic Library of Belize. |