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**2 Cents** » 2011-11-21 17:31

Prime Minister Spencer is not elected to public office for luxury. He is the servant of the people to perform, deliver and execute outstanding results on for their development. I sense that you are arguing for your PM's mediocrity. Dr. Newton is a promoter of excellence. That's what you and all those Blues should be promoting. Even your Education Minister has listened to the good Doc's advise and is beginning to turn things around at the school level. Spencer failed the nation twice in 2009 debacle. He did not manage the process well, and he mismanage the crisis worse.

**Thinking Big** » 2011-11-21 17:24

You can afford to be naive about the PM's Leadership ineptitude all you like. Didn't he earn a PhD for experience in the art of management?

First he said that Sir Gerald was most qualified to run it. Then he starved the Electoral Commission of relevant funds.

Then put his cronies to run it. After that he cut off his own people legs. What is it going to take for you to accept his hatred for even his own Grays-Green people much less other Antiguans? Another national disaster?

I won't have Lorna or Watts oversee the next general elections. But PM BS would not be near it at all. The man is far too immature and incompetent. He simply recites while Shoul and Mansoor and a Trinidadan Fool Dictates. When is your thick Blue head going to see the facts?

**Dessalines** » 2011-11-21 16:13

You can afford to be academic about the 2009 elections results (or lack of it) since the buck or responsibility for its success does not fall on your shoulders.
PM Spencer does not have that luxury.

Would you have kept on Mr Watt or Lorna to run another election and taken the chance that a judge would decide our nations future???

**Sheila Peterson** » 2011-11-21 13:00

The man is not afraid to declare his political views nor his positions on nationall issues. On countless occasions he has condemned the ALP as well as the UPP. Have you missed his commentaries offering both condementation and advice to both the ALP and the UPP.

If my data is correct he has worked professionally for both the ALP and the UPP. He strikes me as a fairminded fellow.

ALP use his constructive critiques to take down the UPP and the UPP respond by painting him as an enemy of the state. None of the Two parties are willing to implement the kinds of progressive initiatives that he advocates. You can use your intellect arrive at more informed conclusions.

**Sheila Peterson** » 2011-11-21 12:58

I think your comment is fair but massively misguided. If you had a clue of the kind of professional Dr. Isaac Newton is, you will know that it does not matter to him whether you are ALP or UPP, if he is convicted on a matter he will go public with it.

Do you think that Dr. Newton is afraid or in any way lacked the courage to take a public stance? He came flat out and supported the UPP the last time. What makes you think that if he changed his positon that he would not not make that position public.

**Dr James Manwarren** » 2011-11-21 12:27

I think the Red/Blue fans as you put it are coming out because the article was written with Red/Blue lenses. Dr Newton cannot write an article and wants it to be impartial when as you heard so many callers on ZDK recently saying that he is anti-UPP. Of course his motives will be questioned. The message is questioned only because it comes from a messenger with questions hanging over his head.

**UncommonSense** » 2011-11-21 12:08

Your article is quite clear that there are serious problems with proposed amendments. I agree. What would the good citizens do about this apparent travesty in A&B? I hope this matter is seen as a national issue and the Red/Blue fans stoip the cursing and huffing and deal with these serious matters that your letter to the PM posed.

**St.Georges Man** » 2011-11-21 11:43

I have known Dr. Newton for many years and listened to him address many issues of natinal interest. He said openly that although he felt the country needed a change in 2004,he would be the first to publicly distant himself from the government should the UPP fail to live up to good goverance.

Are you aware that he worked as an Ambassador for free even thought PM BS offered him a juicy salary? He wanted said funds to be used to give g**roots jobs.

Do you know Dr. Newton Donnya Edwards? Are you a UPPite Hackie? Away with your redherring distraction and back to the main matter at hand.

Now let's get to the issues he posed. Are the amendments proposed by your incompetent UPP leader relevant fair? Will they solve the problems that brought about the 2009 Scandal?

Everyone body knows that when you can't attack the Message you run like a defeated rat to attack the Messanger. Don't you know tha twe already know that. Try something more creative and meaningful.

**Peter Josiah** » 2011-11-21 11:32

why your sudden dislike for upp. u didnt get what u want.

**Donnya Edwards** » 2011-11-21 11:29

i will not thank Mr Newton because he no longer supporting upp for selfish reasons. if things had turn out differently for him he would be defending the upp now. we have seen through him and his motives. i will not be fooled by his veiled red clothing.

**UPP Supporter** » 2011-11-21 10:44

"The Electoral Commission is not a one party serving creature. I know you are on the right track, if the aftermath of said amendments fills you with delight, when your party sits on the opposition bench."

Thanks Dr. Newton you are honest and bold enough to speak truth to power. Let them go ahead. We too shortisighted.

**Heather Watson** » 2011-11-21 10:41

I see you and the UPP are bedfellows. Listen to the truth:

"The more dreadful social conditions become, the more predatory, political ambition gets."

I hear and see desperation all over your comments! You will lose in 2014 and maybe before that because of your arrogance, imcompetence, and wickedness in goverance-- hands down.

**Pastor Jack** » 2011-11-21 10:37

Doc you need not say anymore. Motives carry more weight than facts and perception is reality in politics:

"As critical as these amendments appear, they shouldn’t depict calculated tactics supportive of autocratic rule. If they do not enjoy a certain perception that they are intended in substance and practice, to foster independence and trust, they could magically exploit the fundaments of our democracy. And they could put in jeopardy your administration’ s sincere desire, to protect the rights of residents and citizens, through fair and free practices.

The democracy we do not need, is one that legitimately elects a prime minister with a process marked with our people’s bitterness. I am sure you would prefer to be voted out with fairness."

**Thinking Big** » 2011-11-21 10:34

There's a whole lots more devils in there for there blind and deaf mice to see and hear. I am not doing the hard anaylical work for you. Blue politics have made you miss the nuances in this article's position. Why? There is no social vision of national development. Clearly the changes are dramatic but not progressive.

Tell how these amendments will resolve all of the hiccups that caused the 2009 scandal. How are they going to be make the PM any more competent in managing the process? How will the UPP stand when they become the opposition with these very changes? You all are fools. Cant even think outside of the concrete. There are some intangible realities that will destroy the UPP... sooner than later my friends. Remember Baldwin hate his own so go an argue for him--You are not should or mansoor--them a who he love....

**Thinking Big** » 2011-11-21 10:28

You are arguing on facts only--- that is what politicians are allowed to do. This article is arguing on value ----that is what politicans are suppose to do in the context of fairness and justice. I realize you both don't know the differenc---Is vs Ought in terms of the comm on good.

There are more devils than angels because Dr. Newton clearly established the following:

1) Public participation in amending our fundamental laws are lacking

2) The process of selecting persons to the Electoral Commission stacked the deck in the UPP favor

3) A close examination of the motives behind the changes are less about solving the problems that emerged from the 2009 Scandal. Because the PM ignored the millions spent for Tribunal advice to plug the holes. Instead he cut off Sir Gerald and Killed Lorna.

4) Recommended changes won't do a damn thing to make sure that incidences of errors repeat themselves

5) Baldwin Spencer's oversight of the last elections was a downright failure. He stills places this reponsibility in his incompetent arms

**Dessalines** » 2011-11-21 09:28

AGREED. I was beginning to second guess myself a while there. It seems as though all the other bloggers are reading a different article. They seem to be falling over themselves to commend the good Dr when all I see are innuendos and spiritual analogies. More devils than angels means absolutely nothing to me.
My guess is that the amendments must be unconstitutiona l and thus bad for Antigua because Lester says so.

**PeterPan** » 2011-11-21 07:54

Thank you for your answers.
I suppose my questions were rhetorical but I really needed to see a clear
pathway of action should anti constitution amendments seem be passed.
So it is up to the opposition to decide and take the matter to court.
I do wish the UPP would stop fiddling about with our institutions that are so involved with our guarantee of democracy.
I wonder if they are trying to sneak something past us?

**interesteD** » 2011-11-20 23:05

while i enjoyed reading the doc's piece i find it vague. where are the particualars? he has not said which of the amendments he finds trouubling and why. is it the inclusion of civil society, is it the terms of the supervisors position? is it the addition of a position to assist the running of the elections? why would he not mention that the constitution says that the terms and tenure of the supervisor of election is to be determined by Parliament and that is what is being done. this article seems to be an attempt to critize the admistration but he kind of agrees with the move but just cannot bring himsef to admitting it! and all of you need to download the constitution so that you can see the relevant sections yourself. This is a weak position.

**Peter Josiah** » 2011-11-20 21:43

Mr Isaac Newton and ALP -- a match made in heaven! Enough said.

**anna** » 2011-11-20 17:47

I believe like you that the UPP will retain power in 2014 but I believe that it will be against the will of the people since our votes will not be counted properly. If the UPP retains power it will be to the detriment of Antigua and Barbuda as this country will continue to slide into the pits. The UPP cannot afford to loose the an electionand will do whatever they have to do to win. A lot of us will have to become refugees in another man's country because we do not have the guts to confront wrong. for some of us wrong depends on the party and that is a shame but we will pay the price to learn and trust me Peter Josiah we sure will.

**tenman** » 2011-11-20 17:31

Dessalines you stated in a prior article on this same issue regarding churches selecting a ABEC commissioner:
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And for the first time I'm agreeing with Tenman, leave the churches out of it, they do not pay taxes and should not influence policy in any way.

Though I agree with your conclusion as usual the way you got there (side work) makes no sense. Does the Trade Union congress pay taxes? The answer is no but it members (individuals/wo rkers) do. The same is true for the Employers Federation. In fact, the TUC gets moneys from the government yearly and I don't recall ever hearing of the government writing a 50 thousand dollar cheque to a church or a group that represents it. Dessalines, help me understand how using the filter of taxes, why the Antigua Christian Council and the United Evangelical Council should be excluded? Using that criteria it seems to me that all NGO's should be excluded. My reason for wanting the church and other NGO's to stay out is due to the way things stand now, they will only sully their reputation.
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**anna** » 2011-11-20 17:27

The ALP has said that they will challenge this bill in court but they obviousely cannot until it is law.

**tenman** » 2011-11-20 17:01

Avid Reader "we may have to" refers to if and when the bill was passed. He continued by stating there were other options eg, the possibility that they could get suspended, the passing of the bill to allow for public discussion. Try and remember when the statement was made, parliament had not passed the bill. The bill has to also go through the upper house and then get gazetted. As far as I know the opposition cannot take the matter to court, riding on the broom you mentioned, before it becomes law or is at least passed by the senate. The reason is changes may be made to the legislation before it reaches the final stage. I heard mention via rumor that they have decided not to touch the current retirement age for Supervisor of elections and Commissioners. Hopefully logic will see them leave the powers of the Supervisor of elections alone. The exact quote that I paraphrased states:

"Additionally, Bird said he intends to call on the government to postpone the passage of the bill for at least a month to allow for a wide circulation of the law and encourage public discussion on its merits and demerits"

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**Avid Reader** » 2011-11-20 16:24

Quote "We may have to", is beyond NOT definitive. If the ALP really believed that what the UPP was doing was that dangerous to the country, the opposition leader would not use such words. It would have been we are filing in court the day after it came into parliament and stop this circus.

**tenman** » 2011-11-20 16:03

Dr. Newton as usual well said. When in opposition, the PM and his advisers went out of their way to suggest that our electoral laws should have the opposition at heart. I recall Arvel Grant suggesting that the laws should ensure that the opposition feels there is a level playing field. The major argument by the UPP opposition then was not only should elections be free but they should also be fair. No real winner would wish for persons to think he or she is a cheater. When it comes to politics, persons perceiving your win as cheating, will only undermine the country's democracy. Persons will always question your legitimacy and it will make our society even more divisive than it already is.

Last night I had the opportunity to watch a movie named Passing Glory about high school basketball in the US south during segregation. The point of the movie was that in order to say you are the best, color should not matter. Being comfortable saying you are the best black team or best white team shows an unwillingness to be the best. The same thing applies in politics when you set rules ensuring that there is no real contest by cheating.

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**John French II** » 2011-11-20 16:01

Notes From A Native Son Of The Rock. Let me end once more with the Good Doc. Quote:

it is admirable that your impressive academic achievements in leadership practice, has inspired high-stepping reform initiatives. I salute your enthralling attempts at strengthening our institutions of democracy.

With malice towards none, ask yourself are we a reading people from a small island developing state (SIDS) where a paucity of research capacity abounds?
The debate on impressive academic achievements in leadership practice is one that is being waged fiercely in the major metropoles, the Good Doc has brought it to our homeland. It is slowly entering the OECS and CARICOM. JA is reverting back to old cultural habits as they discuss Europe & CARICOM. It was furious in CAN. It will be fierce with SAM.

Given all of the difficulties being experienced in A&B's Education - primary, secondary and tertiary - system, The Hon Min Of Ed, the Advisory Board, The BOE and Ministry Officials and Technocrats should be encouraged to join this debate. It may point to a more enlightened and progressive way forward. Heaven Help the Nation of Antigua & Barbuda including Redonda.

**Dessalines** » 2011-11-20 15:48

On the contrary, it is not enough for Dr. Newton to say that the amendments were wrong (or right) for that matter. What exactly is wrong with it or how does it undermine the democratic process is the question. So far no one has articulated this, all I'm hearing is demagoguery.
The facts are that the electoral commission failed in their simple job, ensure eligible voters were registered and got the opportunity to vote at a pre-prescribed time and date. 5 years to prepare for this single event was not sufficient and the commission screwed up royally. This failure led to a judge(judges in this case) having to intervene and decide the results of the elections. If this does not usurp the will of the people I do not know what does. I could not care less what the tribunal ruled, these people should be fired or made to resign. The question is how far do these amendments go in terms of ensuring that a Trinidadian or Grenadian judge does not in the future decide our election results. This remains to be seen.

**John French II** » 2011-11-20 15:35

Notes From A Native Son Of The Rock. In A&B, young folk speak fondly of "The Big Man" which is fully understood by all. Voyage with me back to Zim. Quote:

The fundamental governance crisis in Zimbabwe that was laid bare over the last decade is how state institutions were subverted and replaced by an individual to a point where that individual became the embodiment of various institutions. Presently, the democratic struggle is how to extricate various institutions and separate them from Mugabe and Zanu (PF) in order to restore their independence and professionalism.
Big man syndromeThe ‘big man’ syndrome that has taken root in Zanu (PF) has blinded them from the need for leadership renewal. Now Mugabe is deified, and worshipped as a superhuman being who is excused from the laws of nature, and presented as Zanu (PF)’s strongest presidential candidate for future elections.

How Antiguan!
It is well known that the Good Dr. PM wishes to leave a legacy of being "The Most Caring Caribbean Politico.". Quote:

should ... Amendments become a hallmark of constitutional clarity, you would so brilliantly make us delightfully proud and peaceful

**tenman** » 2011-11-20 15:29

Avid reader in response to your statement: Quote:

I have yet to hear the ALP say they will challenge it in court

with respect please read http://www.caribarena.com/antigua/news/politics/98942-alp-threatens-boycott-of-parliament.html which of the opposition leader states:
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The opposition leader also said his party plans to go even further to voice its opposition to the bill. “We may have to go to court for a judicial review of the legislation," he added. "We want the court to make a declaration that the proposed amendments are anathema to free and fair elections."

Recently the government activated the use of the picture list when ABEC does not have resources to print such. They were warned about doing such by many. This action has caused the last two list not to be printed. The AG in a letter has written to ABEC instructing them to simply ignore the law and print the list without pictures. Now the government moves ahead and attempts to make further changes and has no problem ignoring the warnings. I just find it strange that you would salute such cavalier attitudes.

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**Snake Yard** » 2011-11-20 15:22

You are misreading Baldwin Spencer, he want to hold up to power by every cunning means neccessary:

" The democracy we do not need, is one that legitimately elects a prime minister with a process marked with our people’s bitterness. I am sure you would prefer to be voted out with fairness."

Don't give PM BS this much credit. Look he did to Dean, Daniel, Hadeed, Derrick, Cort, Henry, Aaron, Underwood, Hector, Valarie, Potter, shall I continue? That man is power hungry but he will pay cravely sooner than later.

**John French II** » 2011-11-20 15:13

Notes From A Native Son Of The Rock. As promised here is the Caribbean Elections Education Center URL: www.caribbeanelections.com/education/default.asp
This is provided to aid our youth as they research these matters and need to compare the specific matters in the OECS and wider CARICOM. In invoking CARICOM a very serious and pertinent message is being sent with regard not only to social and economic conditions but also political monogamy cloaked in political expediency. I am reminded of an Univ Prez who advised me that his office worked with expediency and to which I responded, I serve at you wish, but my office is governed by the Univ's Policies & Procedures promulgated by the BOG. Here is a quote from the Zimbabwean: Quote:

To focus on individuals and their personal credentials is to mis** of modern-day democratic governance. Focus should be on building and strengthening democratic institutions and elevating them above any single individual.

What a piece of work is Man? How Noble in Faculty? Many have not read the Constitution. Do No Research and continue to Live in Gilded Chambers caring not a wit forThe Plebs.

**Jackie Fairfield** » 2011-11-20 15:06

You are confusing the Public Court with the Court of Law. Must every national dispute be settled with legal fees and Judges rulings? Don't pretend that UPP politicians are less willing to promote their own power-hungry needs at the expense of advancing the greater good.

I am not suggesting that ALP folks don't do the same. Just read John French's powerful submissions. The desire to subvert the will of the people will always arise from intrigues of greedy politicians and will be abetted more subltely by those in government.

Which do you think is more fundamental, the People's Court or the Court of Law? If the People's Court then stop skipping the issue: whether proposed amendments serve the common good? It is clear you want them to favor only the UPP! Do you see the changes recommended solving any of the problems that caused the 2009 Scandal? Come clean for once please...

**John French II** » 2011-11-20 14:26

Notes From A Native Son Of The Rock. That the Good Doc has validated Quote:

what Parliament’s power permits while being sensitive to what our collective conscience forbids

brings me to how Blues & Reds in their
"Ethical Bad Mindedness" are culturally tied at the hip, but as in Greek Mythology and A&B Anansi tales, bound by blood, as political and social scientist Noam Chomsky wrote, Quote:

"The general public are viewed as no more than ignorant and meddlesome outsiders, a bewildered herd. And it's the responsible men who have to make decisions to protect society from the trampling and rage of the bewildered herd. Now since it's a democracy they — the herd, that is — are permitted occasionally to lend their weight to one or another member of the responsible class. That's called an election."

The Good Doc has ended by invoking Blessings and CARICOM. For those who continue to live in a small place and are seen as the bewildered herd, please visit this site - Caribbean Elections - and ponder why the Reds staged a walkout rather than waging the battle in the constituency trenches and educating followers and potential followers?
No Easy Feat!

**Avid Reader** » 2011-11-20 14:21

You couldn't have said it better! if the ALP have a problem, challenge it in court. I have yet to hear the ALP say they will challenge it in court or maybe I missed it. It this was usurping the constitution as most on here seems to think, then where is the ALP's court challenge. They should be running there on a broom stick.

The last election was a massive disaster, changes are needed whether or not ALP supporters agree, Antigua is a country that needs some sanity.

**Dessalines** » 2011-11-20 14:12

You can find current information about Antigua and Barbuda's laws, current events etc on the governments website ab.gov.ag

The constitution can be found at http://ab.gov.ag/gov_v4/pdf/ab_constitution.pdf

**Frederick Johnson** » 2011-11-20 13:50

@ Antiguan Abroad. Dr Newton has clearly stated that proposed Amendments are wrong. "As it stands, your proposed amendments contain more devils than angels." Listen and follow with your legally trained mind: "More worrying however, is an abundance of suspicion that proposed amendments represent a dark radicalization of the rules of the games. "

You don't have to be a constitutional genius to follow sound logic. I think Newton's message is very very clear. I recommend you read his feedback to you and ALL. This should rightsize your apparent vague misreading of his letter. PM BS is trying to hoard power, not fix what's wrong. Why you think he ignored the Recommendations following the
Tribunal?

**Country Girl** » 2011-11-20 13:35

You like childhood dreams. Spencer will be elected for a 3rd time in 2014? Do you know anything about Antigua? He might not be able to win in Gray-Green, because he has left that community in the same poverty dustpan as when he met it.

The UPP might win again without Spencer only is Bird runs again. But I like your pipe dreaming even without Dr.Newton's implication. What he said is that Spencer should not be passing laws now that he will regret when he becomes the Opposition. The doc is after strategic thinking. Get it?

**fnpsr** » 2011-11-20 13:01

The Young Professor said, “When will legally trained minds feel comfortable to discuss the merits and failures of Laws and Amendments that are at odds with our Constitution or in favor with the best ideal of Democracy. Why the deadly silence from a majority of Lawyers? Is it FEAR or lack of Understanding the Laws of the land? In most progressive societies lawyers would be glad to educate the public.” Well said.

This is what ails Antigua.

The Learned is afraid to speak up. They are afraid they will lose their memberships in the “domino club” or the “drinking club”. Furthermore, because of the size of the island, they are also afraid they might offend someone and lose business.

JFK said, “ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” In Antigua, it seems that the opposite is true, that is, “not what you can do for your island, but what can your island do for you.”

“Let’s fix the little things before we attempt to fix the big things.”

**Dr. Isaac Newton** » 2011-11-20 12:15

I hope that PM Spencer does not ignore the potential to be strangled in opposition by laws he enacted in government. Perhaps our healthy discussion could act as an intermediate voice between peculiar innovations in government and various approaches to mending our fundamental laws. I want all of your voices to be heard in a chorus with others--- lawyers, teachers, g**roots etc. – at significant crossroads of national development.

The security of Antigua and Barbuda is ultimately decided in the distinction between the interest of the people in defense of the common good, and teasing out the real motives of politicians in the consequence of their office. Often, the latter is stimulated by rivalry of power and personal ambition. Laws are not always changed for the good of the nation, but to multiple chances at power maintenance. Caribarena thanks for posting a copy of A&B’s Constitution. Bright and Sunny regards.

**Dr. Isaac Newton** » 2011-11-20 12:14

Dear John French II, Antiguan Abroad, Uncommonsense, Interesting, Young Professor, Peter Pan and Dr. Earl Williams, Thanks for expanding this vital discussion. I validate what Parliament’s power permits while being sensitive to what our collective conscience forbids.
No legislative act that appears contrary to our collective will; should be valid. The balance between politicians’ will and the people’s judgment is critical. To deny this is to affirm that the people’s representatives are superior to the people themselves. I don’t think that Antiguans and Barbudans desire that their elected officials enact/amend laws that disregard their caution, reflection and active participation.

**Peter Josiah** » 2011-11-20 11:53

Mr Isaac Newton you can subtly try all you want but you will never get me and other voters to support the ALP. Your indirect suggestion that the UPP will be in opposition next election will NOT come to pass. Prime Minister Spencer and his team will be elected forthe 3rd time come 2014 and your writings can't stop that.

**Antiguan Abroad** » 2011-11-20 11:49

Peter Pan - The question is...does the law, as you put it, "usurp" the Constitution? I do not practice constitutional law, but I have vast experience in complex contracts law....and the Constitution of Antigua & Barbuda (which I first studied more than 20 years ago in law school) is the ultimate contract with the people, and it is not that complex. I am not that familiar with the recent amendments that were passed, but if they did not address a constitutional issue or did not contradict the constitution, then there can not be a valid constitutional challenge. On the other hand, if the opposition believes that it does, then they should have their lawyers mount such a challenge in the courts. If they are successful in that challenge, then the two-thirds majority vote rule will apply....and it will not be that easy for Spencer's administration to pass the amendments. Understand??

**PeterPan** » 2011-11-20 11:21

Is passing amendments that usurp the constitution, against the law?
If so, who say so?
Who stops it?
Who orders a referendum - the GG I suppose - hoho.
A degree in law does not a lawyer make.

**Antiguan Abroad** » 2011-11-20 11:15

It seems to me that Dr. Newton is trying to say that Mr. Spencer's (and by extension, his government’s) actions may be right, but that he needs to better explain it to the people? Whatever message Dr. Newton is attempting to send in this opinion piece, the fact of the matter is that laws of Antigua & Barbuda may be amended by a simple majority vote in Parliament under the present rules. In fact, the Constitution itself may be amended by a two-thirds vote of Parliament or by referendum. So the present government is acting within existing and established legal constraints. It's really that simple.

**admin** » 2011-11-20 10:08

Antigua and Barbuda's Constitution

pdba.georgetown.edu/constitutions/antigua/antigua-barbuda.html

**Dr. Earl Williams** » 2011-11-20 09:57

Dear Editor,

For the life of me, I have never read a copy of Antigua and Barbuda's Constitution. I have read many commentaries on this site on issues pertaining to our rights or violation thereof, but I have no way of knowing if these discussions are going in the right direction.

Could you kindly post online a copy the Constitution for the public to read? This would be doing us a major favor since many of us have never seen it far less read it. Thanks Doc for a solid article.

**Young Professor** » 2011-11-20 09:53

Dr. Newton. From the tenets of your reasoning, so well packed and clearly delivered with thought and passion, you are suggesting that the Constitution did not intend for the politicians to ignore the will of the People. That in this case, the PM and his advisors did just that.

When will legally trained minds feel comfortable to discuss the merits and failures of Laws and Amendments that are at odds with our Constitution or in favor with the best ideal of Democracy. Why the deadly silence from a majority of Lawyers? Is it FEAR or lack of Understanding the Laws of the land? In most progressive societies lawyers would be glad to educate the public. Lawyers, do better than that please.

Great article Doc. Hope the UPP legal luminaries come back with a challenge to your letter. It would be nice to see you go to work at taking them apart!

**UncommonSense** » 2011-11-20 09:26

Without giving any deep thought to the deep and sincere sentiments expressed in this carefully crafted letter, I expect the UPP SEATWIPERS to concentrate on what the PM can do rather than what He ought to do.

Keeping power is more important to them than righting the wrong. The UPP had a great opportunity to place the Electoral process into the people's hands where fairness and objectivity are likely to be found.

Doc, when power change hands and the UPP sooner than later becomes the Opposition, the laws that they are creating now, will haunt them down and in fact, keep them for years to come, on the Opposition bench.

These fools only think about the here and now, never about the thereafter! Great letter!

**Interesting** » 2011-11-20 07:02

Nicely written doc, but unfortunately the amendments were crafted for the few who will need them, the author not been or PM, but others with a hidden agenda. I only hope that with this warning from persons like yourself, that our learned PM might now see beyond the facade that was built in front of him. Good luck my PM

**John French II** » 2011-11-20 04:00

Notes From A Native Son Of The Rock. Doc, with a literacy rate of Ninety Nine Percent in A&B, Congratulations are not only in order but admirable and as you have stated salutory in your enthralling attempts. It has been said that A&B is not a reading small place and a paucity of research capacity abounds. As the Orientals say: "We live in Interesting Times".
I shall delight in my revelrie to the muse who sent the gentle sleep from heaven when all about as you have posited Quote:

is an abundance of suspicion that proposed amendments represent a dark radicalization of the rules of the games.

Quote:

O' Sleep, it is a gentle thing, beloved from pole to pole.

To the breach, dear friends or is it let the personal credentials games begin. Doc with deep Respect.

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