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Stuart Young has issued a direct public condemnation of racism and race-based division in Trinidad and Tobago, saying the current conversation around divisiveness is disturbing to him personally. In a Facebook video, Young pointed to what he described as rage-baiting and derogatory statements coming from leadership in the Twin Island state. He said the use of race to divide the country should never be condoned and urged leaders to tone it down and calm it down. He argued that progress for Trinidad and Tobago depends on respect and a complete rejection of divisiveness based on race, religion, culture and different beliefs. Before leaders turn to law books or other texts, he said, they should reflect on the words of the national anthem, including the line "May every creed and race find an equal place." Young directed his message at all leaders, particularly those in the political arena who he said insist on using race as a method to divide the country. He said such conduct is rejected and not condoned. His post carried the simple caption: "Reject racism. The use of race to divide us should never be condoned. Don't ever be fooled by ANYONE who rage baits using race. Our Trinbago." Article and image source: facebook.com
Stuart Young has issued a direct public condemnation of racism and race-based division in Trinidad and Tobago, saying the current conversation around divisiveness is disturbing to him personally.
In a Facebook video, Young pointed to what he described as rage-baiting and derogatory statements coming from leadership in the Twin Island state. He said the use of race to divide the country should never be condoned and urged leaders to tone it down and calm it down.
He argued that progress for Trinidad and Tobago depends on respect and a complete rejection of divisiveness based on race, religion, culture and different beliefs. Before leaders turn to law books or other texts, he said, they should reflect on the words of the national anthem, including the line “May every creed and race find an equal place.”
Young directed his message at all leaders, particularly those in the political arena who he said insist on using race as a method to divide the country. He said such conduct is rejected and not condoned.
His post carried the simple caption: “Reject racism. The use of race to divide us should never be condoned. Don’t ever be fooled by ANYONE who rage baits using race. Our Trinbago.”
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