Letter on Struggle Towards Democracy

“Beautiful people of the Maldives I write to you as an enthusiastic, almost fanatical long distance follower of your struggle towards democracy.

That struggle is now nearing its end but the quality of life the future brings you, and more importantly your children, depends on YOU.

You have a right to vote and you must vote. Saying to your children in years to come I didn’t vote because I couldn’t be bothered is not an option. Your vote is important.

I don’t have the right to tell you who to vote for; it’s your country and your choice of president, but as a fellow member of the human race who cares I feel qualified to make a few observations about the Presidential candidates.

Gayoom

I find it very difficult to find anything good to say about this man who has bled the Maldives dry for years whilst masquerading as a benevolent protector of the environment on the world stage. Give him another five years and you give him five extra years to spirit away even more of your money to his foreign bank accounts. This man promises homes for all yet was unable to re-house tsunami victims despite huge internationally donated funds to do so. In five years he’s going to do all the things he’s made no attempt to do in the last thirty years, do you believe that’s possible. His crimes against the people of the Maldives are well documented.

Mohamed Nasheed

The one thing that nobody can deny, Anni is a very brave man.

If Anni hadn’t put his life on the line and returned to Male in April 2005 to challenge the dictator, tomorrow’s election would not be taking place. I’m not saying its just down to him, there’s an army of young and not so young men and women who have Yo Yo’d in and out of Gayoom’s jails in support of the dream of democracy, many of them physically damaged in their quest, but Anni was the catalyst for their actions.

Would Anni make a great president?

I don’t know the answer to that, but the man has no hidden agenda and an honesty and integrity that is rare in politics I’m sure there is no one who will put more effort, more “blood sweat and tears” into creating a better Maldives for all of you.

Remember to vote but think carefully it’s for your children’s future.

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