{"id":219685,"date":"2024-12-20T10:51:31","date_gmt":"2024-12-20T14:51:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=219685"},"modified":"2024-12-20T10:51:32","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T14:51:32","slug":"letter-shame-on-you-dr-jaqui-quinn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/letter-shame-on-you-dr-jaqui-quinn\/","title":{"rendered":"LETTER: Shame on You, Dr. Jaqui Quinn!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Shame on You, Dr. Jaqui Quinn!<\/strong><\/p>

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As a proud supporter of the United Progressive Party (UPP), I am appalled by Dr. Jaqui Quinn’s recent attempt to distort the truth and shift the blame onto the Prime Minister for wrapping up the debate. This is simply untrue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am disappointed that the debates were cut short; parliament is my passion, and I love listening to the discourse. However, I witnessed the parliamentary dialogue firsthand, and I saw the Prime Minister yield five times to allow Hon. Algernon Watts and Hon. Kelvin Simon to contribute to the debate. However, they strolled into parliament late, after lunch, and still refused to engage.<\/p>

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Dr. Jaqui Quinn, as a respected figure in our community, you do not have the right to mislead your audience. Your attempt to blame the Prime Minister for the debate’s conclusion is not only misleading but also irresponsible.<\/p>

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Let me make one thing clear: as a UPP supporter, I will not stand for this kind of folly. Whether it comes from the ALP or UPP, I will not support any attempt to distort the truth and deceive the public. Many who read this article will see the situation for what it is\u2014a desperate attempt to shift blame and avoid accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are truly living in challenging times, where good is twisted into evil, and lies are presented as truth. I refuse to be part of this. I demand honesty, integrity, and transparency from our leaders and public figures.<\/p>

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So, Dr. Jaqui Quinn, I urge you to reflect on your actions and consider the impact of your words. Let us strive for truth and responsible leadership; anything less is unacceptable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Prime Minister and his party certainly have their faults, the claim that they closed down the debate and stifled democracy is a blatant lie that must be challenged. <\/p>

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Dr. Quinn’s actions are a stark reminder that even those in positions of power and influence can sometimes prioritize politics over truth and accountability. As a constituent, I demand better from our leaders. We deserve honesty and a commitment to upholding the principles of democracy.<\/p>

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Let us stand together in defense of truth, democracy, and accountability. We owe it to ourselves, our children, and future generations to demand better from our leaders and hold them accountable for their actions.<\/p>\n

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