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Language barrier in a banana republic
Anonymous (not verified) | Wed, 2008-09-24 09:30

I’ve read the above posts and what I can conclude is,

1: The first writer is trying to cover up their identity or writing style, but they state valid facts, anyone from St. Maarten who says that they can’t follow that thread are either lying or are in denial.
2: The 2nd writer who wants the first writer to learn to write proper English (not in those words) is just as silly as the first writer, because he or she is overlooking the point that is being made. I can only “assume” that this person is not concerned with that issue (so why comment at all) or just wants to distract from the point.
3: For the 3rd writer this hits home, so he or she most likely works at USM and knows the situation (Could be the same author of the first post). Again questions should be raised in the public forum and not SXMprivate eye. Try writing to the daily herald to get more exposure. I’m not sure how many people have read this post but I can see that only a few have replied.
4: The forth writer is concerned about if the original author is working at USM or going to school there. This is another attempt at being cute (just as the first writer was trying). I wish this person was going to school, At the very least they would learn to spell correctly and or make major grammar adjustments.
5: My personal opinion on the matter; this is what St. Maarten is coming too. We don’t live in a democratic society anymore, we live in a banana republic where deals are cut behind closed doors and the locals (not those born here or been here for a very long time) get a shot at making it to the top. There is no equal opportunity. This is just another example of how rules only apply to a select few. If I had personal information on the matter and could verify these statements, I would surely have called the immigration department and have these good gentlemen deported until they get their act in order. All while making this a very public issue.

Just my two cents.

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