Patriotism yeilds benefits, not poverty
Monday, May 05, 2014
We have decided to unpack our understanding of this robust word “PATRIOTISM.” To us patriotism refers to our Heritage, Language, Tribe(s). If this understanding is correct, we would therefore submit that patriotism symbolises a strong inner feeling of human spirit and the values of human kind.
When we grew up in our villages of Makaleng and Matenge, brought up by our Parents of Bakhurutshe tribe. Our upbringing was in such a way that we got to understand these human values that make a better person, strengthen a united nation and a proud Country. Our Parents used the heritage to emphasize the importance of such lessons.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...