July 30, 2003

Dear Sir,

I am sad to see and hear about our former Premier having been forced into resigning - more so the way it was handled. It is a shame and a sad day for Bermuda and all of us PLP supporters that have a heart and a conscience deceived. I am sorry to say that if myself and some PLP voters had had some insight, the PLP would not have got back in. I would have voted for the UBP and I've heard the same thing from other Bermudians.

The 11 rebels should be ashamed of themselves. These men are not for Bermudians, they are for self-gain. After hearing some comments,Bermuda is doomed. Mr. Scott is in poor health, you could look and see how frail he is. Dr. Brown is nothing but a disgrace to this Country. He needs to stick to being a doctor and he is not even committed to that. What a shame and a kick in the pants for all of us who don't operate underhanded.

The name 11 Rebels, sorry to say needs to changed to 11 Devils. The one I'm most surprised at is Mr. Butler; I've always held him in high regard.

PLP SUPPORTER

Paget West

July 30, 2003

Dear Sir,

The action taken by the PLP's splinter group of 11, and the unfolding of the events which followed last week's election, reminded me of the following story: “A little girl was walking through the woods one day when she came upon a snake. The snake looked up at her and said in very sweet, soft, tired voice, ‘Little girl, would you please pick me up, put me in your pocket and carry me home as I am very tired and would be ever so grateful to you!' The little girl said: ‘Oh no, I can't do that, you are a snake and if I pick you up and put you in my pocket, you'll bite me!'

“The snake looked at her in a very sad way, and said, ‘No, little girl, I promise you from the bottom of my heart that if you pick me up, put me in your pocket and carry me home, I promise promise promise that I'll not bit you!'

“The little girl, convinced of the snake's integrity, picked him up, put him in her pocket, and carried him home. Upon their arrival at the snake's house, the little girl was happy the snake had kept his promise and had not bitten her on their journey. So she reaches into her pocket, took him out, and guess what? The snake bites her. The little girl was so shocked and cried, ‘Mr. Snake, you promised me that you wouldn't bite me! You have deceived me!' The snake looked her straight in the eye and replied: ‘You knew what I was when you picked me up!'

The moral? Don't put a snake in your pocket because you can't trust them! They are deceitful!”

P. FERGUSON

Warwick

July 30, 2003

Dear Sir,

As a political observer, I was aware of the happenings within the PLP. A resignation was imminent! It's not why but how and when I felt the blow was below the belt, and it hurt. The game is played in accordance with the rules. That's a foul ball for those who approved, a strike for those who oppose, a Grammy Award I can only imagine in foreign lands what such occurrences or similarities would create.

Unlike 1998, the thrill of victory was diminished by the removal of the sweet from the jam. Bitterness prevailed as the polls closed. I share with Jennifer Smith the agony of internal defeat should the newly-electeds plan of destiny be as well prepared as that of the abduction. Then replacement is far in the distance.

The accomplishments created the confidence that the electorate revealed, and history will remind us of the contribution and the ill-fate. The duties of Premiership were performed superbly. Outstanding was the proper and appropriate attire and speeches of excellence! The content of the farewell speech is of great value, which I shall cherish. Persons of such calibre are born specifically for purposes.

She is a portrait of brilliance. A painting would display the intellect, strength and courage of a magnificent stateswoman. I extend to her, prosperity, longevity and blessings be in abundance upon her as we proceed.

M.G. SMITH

Sandys South

P.s. Let's just kiss and say goodbye.