The fact that a letter of intent has been signed by the two governing parties in no time after the last elections is somewhat strange. Why? Because can any of these parties factually state what their political vision is? No. Here you have the answer that it is strange that a letter of intent was signed so quickly without going into negotiations or basing such an intension on political similarities. Now the news comes that soon a governing accord will be signed. After a year of governing!!
I think that the parties should be more transparent about their political vision. This would also expose the ridiculous moves of politicians from one party to the other or become "independent" without proper explanation to the electorate. What do these individuals stand for politically? They can not be "hit" with facts, because there are none.
I am also of the opinion that it is important that the people of Sint Maarten get a good understanding of the functioning of the governmental system and the different political streams. My political "colors" in a nut shell: I am a Conservative Democrat/Christian Democrat, Center-Right. Right wing issues for example: (Tough Love) harsher punishments on criminal offences, strict control on immigration policies, limited meddling of government in businesses and personal lives. Left wing issues for example: easy accessibility to education and health care for everybody (an educated and healthy nation has a low crime rate, produces sufficient and has a high quality of life in general), protecting rights of laborers. So tell me, my peepz, where do you stand?
Have a great day,
Sjaoel "Shooz" Richardson