THE HAGUE:--- The Kingdom Democratic system allows a change in government or change in party and must be respected.
The VVD showed Van Haga the door on Tuesday because, contrary to the agreements, he would have interfered again with his company. He still doubts whether he will return his Chamber seat to the largest government party or will only go further. When Van Haga already clashed with the VVD leadership Dijkhof and Rutte last year, according to insiders he alluded to a switch to FVD. Ship Jumping in Netherlands ? Yes, it exists in the whole in the Kingdom.
The current situation on St. Maarten with a new Government representing 9 members of the majority should be respected. In the Kingdom, democratic system changes in government or change of party is constitutional legal. It is advisable that members of parliament should get a legal constitutional advise and a clear advice from de constitutional court that kingdom parties must respect this political process. Currently the Dutch Government is not fairly giving the St. Maarten system a chance, however State Secretary Knops mentioned let open and honest dialogue begin as stated in local paper. A close door meeting with the new formed majority showed be kept with State Secretary Knops with equal respectful dialogue. SXM leadership should be shown explain and confront State Secretary Knops honestly what really happened, the truth and honesty will prevail.
Media houses should report that a change of government is a constitutional and democratic right and not be partisan as every majority deserves the space to form a stable government.
