By: patrick Johnson
Metaphorically, we as Liberians, are members of some form of political institution that is ether a group of people calling themselves, a political party but only interested in squandering the natuons’ resources, or as a group of people calling themselves, charitable organizations especially here in the diaspora, such as tribble groups, school organizations, towns and villages organizations that have been in existence for over 30 years but done nothing for its people in Liberia besides sending copybooks and pencils.
If you put together all the funds each Liberian organization in the United States raises each year, there will be a state of the art schools in all part of Liberia, good Healthcare system, and better infrastructures for our country.
If these funds can be used collectively instead of unilaterally, Liberians will be living a decent life in their country.
Why will a single organization in the United States pack an entire container full of copybooks, pencils, books, clothing, food, and other items that can not be described and sent to Liberia? What long-term impact will that make? Most of these things that are sent to Liberia lend in the wrong hands.
Instead of giving a man fish every day while not teaching him how to fish.
But let me give you my own perspectives of how things should be;
1. There are very smart Liberians here in the US who have mastered the academics of investing in the stock market. They can organize themselves into a money management team.
2. Funds raised by each organization, such as the Nimba or Bong county associations, can be put into that secure account managed by our own brothers and sisters. At the end of the day, funds will be distributed to each county (needed) infrastructure developments based on how much you put in, plus your profit gained over time.
3. Finally, that money can also be used for real estate development in our communities right here in the US, such as investing in building single family homes, apartments complexes, etc.
My fellow Liberians, you can ether be the talker that just talk and give empty promises, or the writer that writes but don’t implement what they write, or you can be the action taker.
Don’t be afraid to make mistakes because there’s always room for improvement.
Today, Liberia stands at a crossroads. We have a choice to make, a choice that will determine the future of our nation. We can continue down the path we’re on, or we can rise up and demand change.
The Liberian people deserve better. We deserve a government that listens, that serves, and empowers its people. We deserve opportunities that are fair and equal for all.
We deserve a future that’s bright and full of promises.
So let us unite and put our resources together, let us organize, and let us demand from ourselves the change we want to see in Liberia.
Let us use our voices, our votes, and our collective power to shape the destiny of our country.
Together, we can achieve greatness. Together, we can build a brighter future for ourselves, our children, and generations to come.
Rise up to the challenge as a true Liberian. Stop the empty talking and incoherent writing and turn it into action. The time for change is now.”
This is just my personal perspective based on my personal observation of my community. Thanks for reading to the end.
