No. Kidnappings haven't gone away.
They may be just not as visible as they were, or maybe we choose to turn a deaf ear because it's too frightening to know about and feel powerless about.
So how do we change that? How do we free ourselves of the fear that is imprisoning us?
Well, one thing is for sure, we can't sit back and wait for others to take away that fear. Each of us has to make a start.
Start small - by venturing out and talking to someone in the line next to you.
Smile with your neighbour.
Help a stranger.
Participate in community building projects.
Donate your money or your time to build a better, stronger community.
If nothing else, be a part of this group.
Commit to forming this network of concerned citizens. A network of eyes and ears throughout the country who will look out for each other, and share information with each other in an effort to keep each other safe.
And to bring loved ones home.
Think of it as a Crime Watch Neighbourhood on a National level.
Thank you for being a part of this, and please continue to spread the word and build the community.
T & T INDEPENDENCE PLEDGE
I solemnly pledge to dedicate my life
To the service of God
And to my country.
I will honour my parents,
My teachers, my leaders and my elders,
And those in authority
I will be clean and honest in all my thoughts,
My words and my deeds.
I will strive, in everything I do
To work together with my fellowmen
Of every creed and race
For the greater happiness of all
And the honour and glory
Of my country.
