Mr. Editor please permit me some time in your opinion section. As a foreigner I sit back and observe what is happening in your country StMaarten.I notice that the government does not protect their people and that being a real StMaartener is like an insult to people in general. In my country where I from and around the world it is exactly the opposite. But the problem exist is because the real StMaarten people sit back and does not defend their interest. It is sad because with that mentality you will become a victim in your own country. In my country the patriot Miguel Arrindell will be a hero and a man that will be highly respected. A real man will defend and die for his country. I believe that your government make a huge mistake to state openly that S.Maarten people does not exist or cannot be determined, when the facts shows they are living in present and are distinguished by family names and land ownership. The same is so in my country. StMaarten is the first country where nationality is more important than identity, very unwise. The people who stand the most to lose will be the real StMaarten people. Love of a country must register in defending your people first. Where can the StMaarten people go to if StMaarten fail? They certainly will not be welcome in my country. We look for our people first. I will advice the real StMaarten people to start looking for their interest. StMaarten people are very nice and I think it is because they do not understand the real world. You must love your people before you can love other people. I think I have said enough as a foreigner. Thanks very much Mr. Editor.
Wade Johnson
Foreigner in StMaarten
