Does political victimization exist in our entertainment industry? According to some people it is alive and well and kicking violently. I worked for the opposition Democratic Labour Party putting together the entertainment for their new year’s day launch which was so successful. During the course of sourcing the talent for that event I was astounded at the number of entertainers who were petrified with fear that they be branded as supporting the opposition.

I spoke to persons who were convinced that if they were to voice an ad that there would be a backlash of vindictive action that would be unleashed against them that would ultimately destroy their careers.

To hear them talk one would get the impression we were living under a government dictatorship and not in a free democratic Barbados. “Srew your courage to the sticking place”* I say, for it is not you who should fear politicians but them who should fear you. They are the ones who need your vote and it is more you who can victimise them by where you put your x.

So Boyce Voice says fear not political victimisation. I don’t think our government is so petty any way. Of course I could be wrong. If you are right since it has circulated that I worked with the DLP entertainment launch and it is now said I am a “D”, I guess I should be in for some victimisation, I’ll be waiting…

*That is Shakespeare yuh idiot, don’t let the screwing mention throw you off.

Tomorrow:Entertainment and Politics #3:PM Entertainment Attack

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