KUWAIT: Political activist Najla Al-Naqi organized a symposium in which candidates participated and discussed some contemporary issues. Each candidate outlined concerns, in addition to presenting their agenda. Second Constituency candidate Mishari Al-Osaimi noted that the country has been experiencing crisis and conflicts since the 1960s. "The country experiences one problem after another because no one believes in democracy. Some members of the ruling family do want us to adopt democratic practices. That is why there are regulations monitoring every move. We have seen that those who pass laws end up breaking it," he said.
Al-Osaimi also predicted a bleak future for Kuwait. "The elections are rigged and MPs provide favors by passing voters' illegal paperwork. These MPs hinder human, economic and other forms of development. Some MPs' performance in the previous Parliament was below expectations. We should support the good MPs and hold it responsible for making mistakes. The results lie in the hands of voters. They should choose a responsible Parliament," added Al-Osaimi.
Third Constituency candidate Riyadh Al-Sania spoke about the self-interests and benefits between legislators and executors. "There should be a law that incriminate them. I think that most MPs are liars. I also think that security and justice are in danger. The country has not been stable for about 20 years, and we should put an end to this situation," he stated.
Candidate from the Third Constituency Mohammed Talib agreed that the political situation in Kuwait is bad. "The current events do not support any form of development in the country. Many MPs are busy insulting others, and this is against reform. We should help good citizens, not those who are waiting to create conflicts. I refuse any democratic movement that will lead to the country's destruction," he pointed out.
"We aim to achieve more than just establishing public service utilities. We want to create good citizens who will work toward developing them. The past government was weak and this was part of the problem. I called upon HH the Amir to establish an institution that solve issues immediately. I also propose to issue a law that incriminates sectarianism, with a jail sentence rather than levying fines," he said. A candidate from the Third Constituency Jawad Al-Mutawa complained against not enforcing the law.
"The government is responsible for not respecting the law. We are witnessing more fights and conflicts rather that development. It seems as if the country is being governed by people from another planet and not by Kuwaitis. We should exchange political opinions," he noted. A candidate from the Second Constituency Ahmad Al-Sayegh added that the situation is promising. "We suffer from flaws in the healthcare sector for instance, and other services. The solution lies in enforcing and respecting the law equally," he explained.
© Kuwait Times 2012
