Maldives Politics

8-17-2008... I just heard :)

I am obviously biased in my opinion that Dr. Mohammed Waheed Hassan should be the next president of Maldives. Even considering my bias, my opinion is based on qualifications. There is no one of Dr. Waheed's calibur, whether it's professional qualities, ethical integrity or educational background.

In Maldives people who dissobey the few traffic laws there are do not seem to get into much trouble no matter what the offence... even if people get hurt.

Just recently three people were racing their motorcycles on the streets of Male' (the capital) and crashed into a stationary motorcycle on which my uncle and son were sitting. My uncle (younger tham me) recieved a hairline fracture in his leg and my 6 year old son had to get four stitches on his knee. One of the guys involved fled the scene and was caught later.

In order to achieve true change in Maldives I believe that all parties with a common goal must unite. Rioting in the streets, violence and negative actions will only lead to more strife.

There are too many different parties and small factions within the country. With a population of much less than a million people, I see no reason why people cannot work together and get along.

Here are some questions I think each potential leader should ask him/her self:
1. Why am I running for presidency?
2. Is my goal to improve the quality of life for every Maldivian?