…But Ramotar insists no such thing occurred under its watch When it comes to addressing the issue of State violence,
Cheap Jerseys Outlet, University Professor, Dr. David Hinds says that the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has a lot to answer for.The columnist recently lashed out at the political opposition in his recent writings after noting comments made in the past few weeks by the PPP Executive members on the findings of the Walter Rodney COI Report.Dr. Hinds found it quite hypocritical that the PPP would even see the said report as a victory when it has its own skeletons to answer for.The political activist said that the PPP’s record in government when it comes to state-directed political violence against known opponents and citizens mostly of one ethnic group stinks to high places.“Yet it pretends that Walter Rodney’s assassination must be treated separately. This is an insult to the memory of the very Rodney they claim to defend. I maintain that Rodney’s assassination is linked to those carried out under the PPP’s watch,” stated Dr. Hinds.He added that while the circumstances may differ,
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