I take exception to the CM’s assertion that “we may be called upon to become second class citizens just to insure that our people survive.” Seriously Mr. Banks? Second class citizenship? First it’s a class system, now second class citizenship? What’s next, the renouncing of our Anguillian Citizenship? Are you asking us to settle once more for something less than what we’re entitled to. How can you as our leader make such assinine statements like that? We should not be forced into any relationship that is not a good fit for us, and believe me there are lots of them hovering over us right now.

Mr. Banks, Mr. Webster did what he had to do. He did not retreat from anything. You of all people should know that, and you ought to be more appreciative of what he’s done for you. You can still see to it that he gets his flowers in his life time. Till then, may God Bless us all and may God bless Anguilla.