It’s the lack of calibre of those who stand that’s the problem

RIC Wharton’s vision of how Guernsey should be governed – 2 May 2023 – succinctly argues what many of us in the business community have been saying, regarding the lack of common sense and ability of our States grandees in running Guernsey PLC, other than into the ground. We have people sitting in the chamber with little or no experience of running a corporate enterprise, or even conceiving it as such, out of their depth and should never have got the idea that they should stand for deputy; other than it now commands a salary beyond the private sector dreams of many of them. It is not the fault of island-wide voting, any more than the antiquated parish voting system: it is the lack of calibre of those who stand that is the major problem. At least I get a say in who should get my vote, rather than being confined to a sorry few from my parish, whilst shaking my head in frustration at those who stand in the parish where they have the most chance of election. Will it change? Not without more people speaking out and pushing for change. Turkeys never will vote for Christmas when their main concern is when the next ‘meal’ is coming.