I WITNESSED a reflection of “reciprocal trust” when Public Safety Commissioner Edward C. Camacho choked up while delivering his remarks during his swearing-in ceremony. I was moved. Commissioner Camacho, like many other proven effective leaders in the CNMI, has hoped to be given an opportunity to participate in eliminating oppressive practices in the government.
The people have lost trust in our government system because the “rings of evil” are very much alive to date. A sound government concept is being presented, yet, in essence, it is for the pacification of key players. The public inherited $150,000 worth of deficit for a dirty connection, and these links are still connected. This message is not encrypted for those who are involved: “Who authorized the dog out?”
Many have waited their chance like the DPS commissioner to be considered. However, “commitments of evil” have their first priority with our illustrious leaders. Our governor and lt. governor must put an end to this obviously oppressive agenda for the sake of spiritual strength. It is hard to govern if you don’t understand or have the inheritance of genuine leadership traits. I have witnessed life in general here on Saipan for the past 50 years to be either connected or disconnected. If the government mode of operation remains the same for years to come, oppressive attitude would prevail.
After Sept. 11, people all over the world have directed their attention on the war against terrorism. My concern has added another breadth to this phenomenon. If our government continues to have this practice of an oppressive nature, our CNMI needs to be looking into another form of warfare—a war to free the oppressed. Terrorist war and war on oppression have a parallel philosophical view.
FRANK G. CEPEDA
As Matuis, Saipan
