Kidnapping situation in Trinidad

I found out today that there was an attempt to kidnap Stalin's daughter today. For those who don't know, Stalin is a prominent Calypsonian, legendary for his staccato dance style and distinctive voice and only like the Georgian Communist party leader Joseph Stalin in his affinity for politics. Anyhow, even more shocking than this somewhat ludicrous robbery turned kidnapping story was the fact that the police responded promptly. My dear reader, this is so rare that the newspaper felt it necessary to mention that they did so. Don't get me wrong! I appreciate that there are people willing to take on such a position (especially in light of the current crime situation) but I learned early on that Trini police were not at all like the "NYPD Blues" we used to watch on TV. They were more like neighborhood watchmen, not so much there to serve and protect but to "do the best they could to protect and serve." I can guarantee you that almost every Trini has a story about how the police let them down...I eh want to name names but there is a police station on Saddle Road in Maraval opposite the gas station that failed me on numerous occasions.

Let's face it crime is a serious problem facing our little paradise. And, I don't believe all the ole talk about it's "just the youths so bad nowadays". It all breaks down to accountability. There is only so much blame that can be placed on the local riff raff. Why are so many criminals not brought to justice? We are 2 islands. There is a finite space in which they can hide. Is it a budgetary issue? Is anyone in Parliament paying attention?

We are not a shy people. We would picket the Lord if he was the Opposition leader, so why not demand a safer Trinidad. We cannot continue to live in fear. We cannot "go quietly into the dark night." WE NEED TO DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY! No more perpetually ongoing investigations, and 1 hour later ambulance arrivals and sorry-we-doh-have-a-car-right-now-so-we-can't-stop-a-burglary-in-progress excuses.

Santimanitay!

Today a Trini expression - from Cote Ci Cote la of course :

"Where Molasses is Fly mus'be: Derogatory People of similar interests can usually be found together. Similar to birds of a feather,flock together.