Cayman Net News: Living In Constant Fear

Living In Constant Fear

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I'm sure there are hundreds of stories out there of people, including native born Caymanians, who have been advised that they are not allowed to speak out on subjects relating to the issues of the Government of the Day. In the mid-nineties after retiring from the Civil Service and at last feeling free to express my views on important subjects, I took an exciting job with another local newspaper. A couple of months later, I and all the staff were told in a meeting, that we were prohibited from writing to any newspaper or other publications on any subject that was controversial or expressive of our views. Upon leaving the meeting I went immediately to the Boss's office and tendered my resignation. I told him I loved my job, and I may never have anything I want to write about in the newspaper, but as a Caymanian I want the right to express myself when necessary, therefore I will not allow myself to be muzzled again. He was kind, said he understood, but that was a rule they had to have to protect themselves also - Makes the Heart Sad