Comments on: Here’s Why I Will Not Be Voting in the Next Elections!

By: Nessa C-lORDE

Nessa C-lORDE — Sun, 22 May 2016 03:00:17 +0000

i am really concerned about the upcoming generation….. No good example is being set by majority in authority.

By: Allykhat

Allykhat — Sat, 21 May 2016 21:50:12 +0000

Nikita, I see your point but sadly, withholding your vote will not solve the issues. By not voting, you will no longer have the right to complain or share your thoughts on how St. Lucia is being run. You cannot hold any politician accountable if you did not help give them that power. You gave that up when you decided not to vote. You want change, go out there and help change the culture instead of being a bystander …your choice.

By: Bubbles

Bubbles — Sat, 21 May 2016 19:24:03 +0000

I agree with Nikita to a great extent because I feel the same way as her right now. I don’t even know where to cast my vote, the politicians come every five years with the same promises that they well know they cannot keep. but for me, I believe in my God and hence I place my trust in him not in man to lead me and to take care of me and family . St Lucians need to put their trust in God rather than man.They will fail you but God will never.

By: Able Bell

Able Bell — Sat, 21 May 2016 18:58:41 +0000

In reply to Judy.

I don’t know why you people would disagree with Nikita, have you people not been living in Saint Lucia for the past 20 years ? do you know that is the definition of madness, doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different outcome ..it doesn’t matter if you vote for a red rat or a yellow rat at the end of the day they are both rats…

By: Queen

Queen — Sat, 21 May 2016 18:00:51 +0000

I shsre the same as her am not voting to be honest my minister in slp works hard in my community but his party full of shit kenny just getting fat on the country money whiles i wondering where my next plate comes from.

By: Mohammed Sacirby

Mohammed Sacirby — Sat, 21 May 2016 17:45:32 +0000

When we attained adult sufferage in 1951 we acquired the individual right to vote. With that individual right to vote we also acquired the individual right NOT-TO-VOTE. Rick Wayne, its your prerogative. You just want attention.

By: Jackie Cherebin-Weekes

Jackie Cherebin-Weekes — Sat, 21 May 2016 17:12:37 +0000

Well said Nikita. You spoke from your heart and what you have experienced and also what you have seen those around you experience. The politicians on both sides need to listen to the youth and realize that they have a voice and they also have the power to put them into office or keep them out , How many of them have had town hall meetings with the youth or gone and sat on the block with them and heard their aspirations or their concerns? This is just one voice and I need to applaud her for being vocal in a climate where many are not brave enough to do this for fear of being victimized and ostracized by whichever party gets into power next elections. The truth shall set you free! All those who are telling her she the right thing to do is to vote can you tell her if she feels this way about all politicians, who should she vote for ?

By: khalyle Arrindell

khalyle Arrindell — Sat, 21 May 2016 16:20:40 +0000

Why are persons calling her immature for not voting? She just expressed the countless reasons why she is choosing not to do so. I agree it is indeed passively accepting the things that are happening in the country but if you do decide to vote all you would be doing is choosing the lesser of the two evils and at this point both parties fall in the same bracket. Both have sat at the head and have failed miserably. St lucians have to change their own mindsets and stop seeing red and yellow. If everyone was to boycott voting they would have no one to fool with their rubbish. But then again we have idiotic party hacks and ignorant voters who don’t care what the politicians do but will support them nonetheless. I say the youth who seem to have a better grasp of what democracy is about take to the streets and protest. Use avenues like what this young lady is doing and tell the politicians what they really feel. It’s like we are fighting in the civil war, if no one takes up the mantle then we will all be silenced.

By: Valery Janella

Valery Janella — Sat, 21 May 2016 14:40:30 +0000

Love this article I try to speak out a few years ago but all I got was criticized and victimized like I was saying something wrong big up yourself nikita,

By: wanny

wanny — Sat, 21 May 2016 14:36:28 +0000

I agree with all what Nikita have to say.Why waste ur time and vote for nothing.St.Lucians are been fooled every election health care is a mess. It took me 12hours to see a doctor with my one year old son who had a high fever 102.If my vote would make a difference I would b more than happy to vote.But both parties has no reliability on their words to the people of this country. Well said Nikita bravo!!

By: Glory Pierre

Glory Pierre — Sat, 21 May 2016 13:43:17 +0000

Like it or not many people share these sentiments.Y is it so hard to respect the opinion of others.

By: elevation

elevation — Sat, 21 May 2016 13:31:42 +0000

I will not be voting for my own reasons. Plus this brainwash nonsense about no vote no say. Smh the vote doesn’t determine the pollicies set by a government. Plus majority of the voters are not voting on the issues and solutions they are voting with the majority. you see them at the political rallies railing up for rum and chicken for a coloured T-shirt. Not me. I am sick of them. The voting system needs to change and by voting I am lending support to a broken wheel. You ever drove on a flat tire? Its like every sec you hope you will reach your destination and nothing else will go wrong but the truth is the more you drive on it the worst it gets and thats not the worst part instead of pulling of the road you contine to drive while slowing down every one else .Party is something we do to feel good to relieve stress. And the politisions are the ones parting not us. Many of our grass root concerns are not met. Banks continue to sell us debt, no suggestion comes out the chosen few, gas went down yet food going up. Rediculas state charges like an expired national Id charge really smh I can go on and on.
A festival that continues to treat foreigners better than its people. A media show but in fact real charlatanism. My eyes are wide open. Keep your talk for the sheep in the pasture I’m one goat who won’t accept that bullshit.

What ever you do this election do it because you care not for a free pass to ignorant conversation.

By: Merl

Merl — Sat, 21 May 2016 13:20:30 +0000

Wooo you have a good point. there is a saying who feels it knows it. When you out here defending them politicians they eating an getting fat the poor will aways be poor and the rich will always be rich.

By: Jah son

Jah son — Sat, 21 May 2016 13:16:18 +0000

I must say this is one of the most outstanding an meaning full comment,remark,article I’ve ever seen since then, pertaining to politics.i will keep the only right that I have, an I will keep it for my god, an not a man just like me, cause only god can judge an save me.st.lucia has become a total mess.. ? lol, I also must say this man who commented first Mr. Jillian Williams,keep out of what that doesn’t concern u, father more reality is burning ur wicked heart… Give thanks sister for this remarks once again, an as Bob Marley says who the cap fits let them wear it, my vote is 6.6 billion us dollars an 6 cents…

By: alarna

alarna — Sat, 21 May 2016 13:08:55 +0000

Urll quick to say ppl uneducated ah. She has a right not to vote if she wants to. Thats her opinion. If thats what she sees then thats what she feels. Urll too quick. Am not voting either