A day for democracy

THE Sunday Times (15/09) has devoted two full pages to Democracy Day messages.

As I look down from my 90-year-old perch, I must lament that “democracy” no longer exists in Fiji towns and cities. It can only be restored when we are able to elect our representatives.

I have always been taught that democracy consists in “government of the people, by the people”.

For many years I have admired the words of our present Speaker of Parliament.

Today he says “Democracy is only as important as the public participation of citizens, and this must be increased for social cooperation and development”

We cannot participate until we have a voice.

When town and city elections are restored we can enjoy democracy.

PAUL B SLOAN Samabula, Suva