Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Is it possible to fight “corruption” without being selective?

The impunity with which some human beings want to embezzle what belongs to others is appalling and if the youth do not join hands to fight this evil nobody will.
In Uganda today, corruption, the greatest bottleneck to development has spread and penetrated all institutions including the home and the presumably holiest of places on earth - places of worship. The situation is terrible that if curtains were to be removed, the most respected individuals of society would earn more or the same treatment a witchdoctor does due to corruption.

Whereas injustices must be fought at all cost, they should not be fought in a way tantamount to bias. It is wise to appreciate the courage of people who have boldly criticized “unbecoming behavior” and I appeal for balanced efforts. The strong voice that Ugandans use to denounce homosexuality should be applied to denounce more pertinent issues like corruption.
We need to eliminate corruption but this cannot be achieved if it is not adequately addressed and those found guilty held accountable rather than being shielded by the voices “from above.”

Young leaders should take on the ultimate responsibility of promoting good virtues including integrity, honesty, transparency, and accountability and one need not become a politician to take on this responsibility. The struggle starts with you.


The writer is from FOWODE young leaders


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