Dear Editor,
As human beings, at some point in our lives, we find ourselves abusing a privilege that has been given to us. It reminds me of a song writer who penned in his song, ” many persons are given a yard, but instead, they take a mile”.
Although such abusive behavior can be attributed to human nature, there comes that time, when enough should be enough especially if the protocols of the day have been breached.
Presently, there is a well known radio personality, who host a talk show program, nightly. For me, the show can be very entertaining & informative, however, I am led to wonder, as if a license has been granted to the said radio host, to have the privilege to rattle off like diarrhea, derogatory idioms, whenever the talk show is been aired.
Where as the derogative expressions do garner some attention, in my view, operating in such manner, seems to be extremely obnoxious, rude, simple minded, ill mannered & very disrespectful, to us, the people of Antigua and Barbuda. Clearly, it shows the low vocabulary level of the radio host.
It is true, that our constitution gives every resident & citizen the right to freedom of speech. However, whatever a persons says, should be done in a responsible manner, especially when it is done in the public domain such as on the electronic airwaves.
From my vantage point, the PM seems to be a personal target for the radio host. Ever so often, the PM is being referred to as the browne dog, which to me is used in a derogative manner in contrast to what the PM had referred to himself as the Top dawg.
Such behavior needs to be addressed sooner than later. How much longer will the authorities allow such unsavoury behavior be allowed. It is certainly putting the radio station in disrupute & definitely, disrespecting the PM and the nation to the highest degree.
As a citizen of Antigua & Barbuda, I feel very hurt. Our PM should not be disrespected in such manner. Every other Antiguan should feel hurt also. I must ask where is our national pride?
Whether the PM is personally liked or not, as the head of state, the PM needs to be given the respect that is duly deserving and be addressed in a proper manner, especially by the persons who live here. I think that whenever anyone is caught disrespecting our Governor General, our Prime Minister or any other public official in such uncouth manner in the public domain, they should be reprimanded and be dealt with accordingly.
Alex
