NO for now???

The headline in the nst of 15th August 2006 screamed at you that the decision on the bridge was final. I doubt that will satisfy the good doctor. He will continue to rant and rave since it was one of his pet baby projects.

The good doctor may have forgotten that the response from his successor and the cabinet follows exactly the lessons learnt during his 22 years tenure as the major domo of this country. The good doctor may recall that he did not even entertain any thoughts contrary to his vision and often times was dismissive of them. The doctor felt that his vision was the only route to progress for the nation. That path has taken us some ways towards a better standard of living etc but at what price. There are certain quarters who also forgot the fact that others do not have the same vision.

The good doctor is upset that his chosen heir has a different vision and method of doing things. Too bad. Or is this just the comeuppance that he deserves...

Artist impression of bridge from thestar 15th July 2006