In the humdrum of everyday life, every individual and every group of persons need objects of hope to sustain them on the journey towards their particular vision of ultimate fulfillment. This is no less true for a nation. Forty-one years ago our nation, Dominica, took the major step towards self- determination out of a conviction that we have what it takes to chart a course towards development in keeping with our deepest sentiments regarding our needs as a people. A retrospective glance at the socio-cultural and socio-political climate of 1978, one is certain to conclude that it was a great risk.
- To address issues and to avoid character assassination and/or mud-slinging (“mepuis”) about our opponents;
- To avoid half-truths and mis-representations which confuse issues and mislead the electorate;
- To avoid language or behaviour that is intolerant of others on account of their colour, sex or creed;
- To uphold the laws of this country regulating the conduct of elections;
- To vigorously resist the temptation to use bribery or the threat of victimization in any form or fashion in order to gain votes or to intimidate the electorate;
- To avoid all forms of violence and to do everything possible to defuse any situation which might lead to violence;
- To discourage all persons from using walls and buildings for offensive inscriptions and graffiti; and
- To remember that those elected to office as parliamentarians are called to be faithful stewards and that accountability in office should be their prime commitment.
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