Steven Friedman’s column indicts the “national debate” for steering the Covid-19 debate into the corruption quagmire .Then he performs precisely the same manoeuvre: he takes it into the “skewed economy” debate, for that is where he is most comfortable.they built institutions, and there was no wholesale looting then. Today’s thieves take huge chunks of national income to Dubai rather than creating more employment for the disadvantaged here at home.
That, it seems, remains the job of those still in control of the economy after a quarter of a century. The simple truth is that whoever creates jobs will remain dominant in any economy. Those who steal or siphon from the state are incapable of constructive initiative, least of all running a business. It is far easier to connive and steal.
Making apologies for the conduct of the looters by suggesting they are opening doors is silly. Let’s be frank — they are closing them for the majority of this nation. Send us an e-mail with your comments. Letters of more than 300 words will be edited for length. Send your letter by e-mail to
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