It’s a major element of the PLP arsenal of discontent: back in the bad ole days if someone made off, the legend goes, the Forty Thieves would have their employer fire them or the bank would pull their mortgage.
Then what the hell is ImmiMin David Burch doing having letters written to local employers, quizzing the political opinions expressed by their Bermudian employees?
That’s called intimidation. It is a completely unacceptable violation of constitutionally protected freedom of expression.
“no person shall be hindered in the enjoyment of his freedom of expression, and for the purposes of this section the said freedom includes freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart ideas and information without interference”
In my opinion, it is another sign the current leadership are a reincarnation of the Forty Thieves.
The Bermuda Government and the Human Rights Commission must investigate this with alacrity – and if the claims are true, they must strongly rebuke both the Minister and the civil servant for violating these individuals’ right to free speech.
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