A CONSTITUTIONAL revolution must be radically requisitioned to skirmish and resuscitate or revivify the surge of social, economical and political depravity that is coercing this country into insanity and a state of lawlessness.

Certainly not the frivolous proposals initiated by both the Opposition and the government, as they appear to have covert considerations and veiled agendas.

As the politicians fiddle, the citizens are enduring the bullwhip from an antagonistic Colonial Constitution that is not apt to our modern society.

Firstly, if the Constitution is to be of any relevance to the common folks they must at least be given an opportunity to participate in the formulation of the document.

Therefore, the government can have no self-satisfaction of Constitutional amendments without a referendum and cooperation from the folks, even those in the ghetto.

Sometimes it’s stupefying to observe and listen to the high-ranking lawyers pleading Constitutional motions seeking to highlight the essential features of either the spirit or the letter of the legislation.

This is a clear manifestation that the Constitution was not conscripted with the touch of the common man, otherwise it would be very simple to decipher.

Now if the Constitution is the regulatory document that fortifies the right and responsibilities of the masses, why can’t it be in a jargon that everyone could easily read and understand?

What is all the hysteria about the importance of constitutional lawyers to draft and unravel the Constitution?

Look at the present disposition of the government and the Opposition in retort to Constitutional amendments.

On one hand, the People’s National Movement (PNM) is clamouring for an executive president and on the other hand, the United National Congress (UNC’s) main focus appears to be proportional representation.

By their instantaneous actions and the inability to dispense with the issue in a timely manner the population have to contemplate other approaches or options to urge the members of Parliament to accelerate constitutional reform.

Since the individual rights are entrenched in the Constitution then it should be drafted in simpler legal jargons so that a rootsman as well as children attending primary school could clearly understand the document.

The government has a legal obligation to ensure that it’s mandatory that all schools’ curriculum must be restructured to accommodate the teaching of the Constitution on a daily basis.

As a matter of fact, a free copy of the Constitution should be given to every child as soon as they enter primary school.

This socialisation process would have a positive impact on the psyche of the youths and would engender a patriotic spirit and a sense national pride.

Therefore, students ought to be able to debate and identify the appropriate sections of the Constitution with an aim to safeguard their constitutional rights and subsequently honour their responsibilities.

The political demagogy by the ruling party and the Opposition is a signal that the population has to charter their own course, especially in the area of constitutional reform.

The era of legislature drafting oppressive laws without consulting with the sufferers in the ghetto is madness.

As a matter of fact, from the way things are evolving and the ad hoc manner in which the politicians are broaching their responsibilities in Parliament the common man knows he cannot rely on the incompetent con artists to trample with the Constitution without proper checks and balances.

This society could never accomplish the dream of 20/20 status with the antiquated British Laws -- the master and slavery concepts.

The premise on which these laws were derived is a recipe for social unrest.

Just look at the present state of the country.

After Independence no major emphasis was placed on amending the Constitution.

Instead the politicians cherished the British system as it ensures the preservation of the Afro and Indo-Saxon bourgeoisie class and debate for reform only exists whenever a crisis emerges and the ruling class’ interests are threatened.

We cannot go forward as a developing nation without constitutional amendments and the government must not be allowed to abuse their power and authority to enact legislations without the approval of the general masses.

Another shortfall is the members of the various parties attempting to gain political leverages by the exploitation of the exercise for political gains.

The nation must be cautious of the level of influence that foreign countries have on our government and we must safeguard our sovereignty by being vigilant.

Other than seeking to buy security equipment, look at how Prime Minister Patrick Manning sold out the country’s patrimony by vouching to support Israel’s bid to be elected to the United Nations Security Council and also to deliver the Caricom votes in block without consulting with the people.

Last week the youths in ghetto were getting kicks as the rankers and the ruling elites protested against the integrity legislations.

The youths already know that in this society there are different strokes for different folks.

The members of the Judiciary, both the judges and magistrates coupled with some almost insane Independent Senators are attempting to evade the catchment net of the integrity legislations.

For a good while the PNM working class fanatics, whose only dream of getting a 10-day or CEPEP play, have been laughing at the PNM bosses as their big shot partners, who they placed as directors on State enterprises, are unwilling to comply with the integrity legislation. All of a sudden they don’t want to declare their assets.

The fundamental question is why are these supposedly upright and moral folks objecting to comply with the legislation?

Under normal conditions the only people I expect would evade the legislations are those whose wealth were gotten illegally or those who are corrupt by nature and intend to benefit financially from their appointments.

The norms in this society is that laws must only be enacted to oppress the members of the working class and the big shot must be able to play themselves without disturbance.

In every nook and cranny citizens want to know if the judges and magistrates are sacred cows or angels and the lesser mortals have to humble and bow to their whims and fancies.

If members of the ruling class had some connections in the ghetto and they were privy to the vibes and the juicy stories that make the rounds, especially about the Judiciary they would understand why the masses are objecting to letting them off the hook.

In my humble opinion, I think the Integrity Legislation is still missing some vital components; in this modern society the members of the Judiciary declaration should also include their sexual preferences along with their associates in lodges and other membership clubs.

The judges and magistrates must be subjected to random substance abuse testing, as alcoholism seems to be a common problem in the social circuit.

Throughout the entire week it was amusing listening to the rankers debating this issue and none of their arguments were impressive.

It’s clearly a case of downright disrespect for law and order and total contempt for the masses.

Certainly, it’s a case of the devil and the deep blue sea, as the big shots continue to feather their nest and who the hell vex loss.