Tough to run a country like a family Letter of the week

• Published date: 22 January 2023
• Publication title: Herald on Sunday

She certainly was a great example as a fine MP and stateswoman, leading by example

However, her accent on kindness and unity has its limits when leading a country of 5 million, where in many cases the philosophy of the party appears to have been mixed with the unity of the family and kindness to each other. Sadly, the country cannot be governed effectively as just one big family where we each care for and provide financially for each other. To do so is to treat its citizens as infantile and incapable of any maturity, which of course leads to many not trying to go the extra mile or even considering a better future for themselves.

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