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Blame intellectuals
for looting
I AM sad to read about the looting of business houses in Mt
Hagen recently. I believe it could happen anywhere. We must be
careful in allowing those who are here to make a fast buck. How
can a 3%
economically active population fight a battle against 97% of a
struggling population? Too much weight is placed on an
understaffed, poorly equipped and poorly compensated security
system (police). PNG is not poor. We have to teach the people
how to work to earn an income. Cash handout must be banned.
During the recent elections, many votes were
exchanged for lamb flaps. I don’t blame the poor, starving
people. Instead, I blame the greedy intellects for resorting to
this bad practice. – Gure Huk, Via email
More funds for sports
I WOULD like to congratulate the Prime Minister’s XIII squad,
sponsors and coach Adrian Lam for a job well done. The current
national representatives reflected the real colours of young
players with gifted and talented skills. The draw with Australia
shows that we are gradually improving. I believe the Government
of the day must allocate more funds to boost sports. – S.
Yawe, Via email
Well done, PM’s XIII
I WOULD like to congratulate the PM’s XIII team for not only
battling to a draw with the Kangaroos but restoring rugby league
pride in PNG. Our team put up a solid display to shock the more
fancied Australians. Well done, guys. – Jonathan Bare, Lae
Unite to stamp out graft
IT does not matter who we are. What matters most is that we are
living in this beloved country. If this country falls, we all
fall together. Each of us has our own dream, hopes, visions and
aims but if there is no Papua New Guinea, we cannot fulfil
anything. We need PNG to make our dreams come true. That’s why
we have to stand together and fight for our rights and for the
future of our children and their children. Let’s forget about
the differences, boundaries, separations and obstacles. Let’s
unite and fight for the oppressed, the deprived, the poor and
the helpless. To save PNG, we have to get rid of corruption and
the corrupted.
Or else we’ll end up watching the few greedy
individuals wipe PNG off the map. – Lucas Kiap, Lae
Query over City Hall
payments
THE 2007 National election is over, we the people of Papua New
NCD wanted transparency and
accountability so we voted in Powes Parkop believing that he
possessed these qualities,on merit. The people in the
settlements desperately need basic services such as water,
proper sewerage, electricity, many more. It may be premature to
make such comments but I believe that these are in your plans.
However, there is one event that is unfolding in the settlements
that may influence the trust voters conferred in your
leadership. There are people who claimed to have obtained cheque/cash
from the governor’s office proclaiming that this was the reward
for the sweat and toil during the election period. Is it true?
If it is then, is this how you repay the trust we bestowed in
you? – Joseph K, Port Moresby
Baffled by Kimisopa
petition
I WOULD like to
congratulate some prominent politicians who have quietly
accepted defeat in this year’s national election. Citizens
throughout the country have prayed to God for good leadership
and they have spoken through the ballot papers. However, I find
it difficult to understand why Bire Kimisopa is filing a
petition against the new Goroka MP. – Mi Kaikai, Port Moresby
Well done, Muruks!
AS a fan and a Southern Highlander, I am proud the Muruks have
claimed the SP Cup for the second consecutive year. You have
gone through the season with passion and achieved what you
fought for. The province should be proud of this achievement.
The players deserved all the accolades as they came out as the
best team. PNGRFL needs to market the talents of our young and
best players at the international level. It is about time PNG
take part in international games. Papua New Guineans have the
natural talents and the PNGRFL must promote our players. – Johnny
Yapo Tealandsco, Auckland, New Zealand
 
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