What did they acheive? An MOU that says government will stop Gardakhan. However, government had already stopped Gardakhan. So, in effect, the protesters held a large part of Dominica hostage for what was already granted!

Protests and the like should be used as measures of last resort, after rational discussion has failed. We don’t fist throw stones and make noise and insult each other then, turn to conversation. That WAS the way of the jungle; the way of primitive man (maybe). A democracy cannot flourish on hasty and uncivilized behaviour. If they were angry at Gardakhan for disregarding the Stop Order, then maybe they should have picketed his work site or block access to the area where he is reportedly building the asphalt plant. However, to deprive hundreds of persons from commuting because you are vex at Gardhakan strikes me as primitive, unjust, and undemocratic.

Unfortunately for too many Dominicans, justice is served only when it serves them. The other party has no right to justice. Gardhakan does not need to be negotiated or discussed with. As for those traveling to and from Roseau; well, they can wait so we can block the road to show Gardhakan how pissed off we are! Was there any sense in this protest apart from showing how they can make “daybah?”

The practices of blocking a road each time we are vex or of seeking partial justice have no place in a developing modern democracy where we all claim the rule of law should prevail.

Of course, i still believe that the Layouans are within their right to make noises. Do it within the confines of a modern state. After all, development is not just new fishing boats and new houses. Development is also a way of thinking and being.

By the way, i wait to hear of charges being laid against those who blocked that road. It is about time we hold people responsible for their actions.

On a related note; the media in Dominica is either too partisan or otherwise unprofessional. i listened to Matt and can’t understand why for the life me, he had to play music and speeches inciting public unrest and revolution. In times like these don’t we need to diffuse the tension(of course unless u have your own partisan agenda)? Come on guys, we can do better than that.