Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Shaik Baksh son robbed

As reported in the news, the son of the Minister of Education was robbed of his $250,000 ipod and US$250 by two men.
I know some people are thinking that finally some people are benefiting from the generosity of the state, however that is wrong and such actions should never be condoned. The rule of law must always be upheld.

But wow, a $250,000 ipod, WOW…If the statement that Varshnie Jagdeo gave is correct that would make the cost of this ipod more than a months’ pay for the President, WOW.

I wonder how the Minister was able to afford this. This is why we need forensic audits, in addition to the Integrity Commission for parliamentarians, government functionaries, and senior public servants. I have this nagging feeling though that it might be listed as a gift from an overseas relative when declarations are made to the commission…that’s the thing with declarations; they doesn’t have to be true. And that’s a fact.

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