MPs must not make democracy the scapegoat to win their demands

Members of Parliament crossing over from one party to another is a common practice here. While some are motivated by honest convictions, others lack sincere reasons for doing so and are driven by lucrative offers of money. These irresponsible individuals rock the balance of power in a government causing instability in the administration.

To argue that in any democracy any person who has the right to decide for himself is reasonable but

MPs must not make democracy the scapegoat to win their demands.

This deplorable trend must cease forthwith.

Any Member of Parliament who crosses over from one party to another for any reason must be disqualified and prohibited from contesting any future election. The 21st Amendment offers an ideal opportunity to make it a legal requirement irrespective of any opposition brought against it as in the past that crossovers are prohibited! Honest and right minded individuals, I believe, will definitely vote in favour of this proposal. It is a must to insist that a Member of Parliament does not desert his or her party.

I am sure this will to agreat extent, exterminate the corrupt practices of MPs and ensure they uphold the trust placed in them by the voters of their respective constituencies.

Brian Hingert

Makola