NRC must act constructively for reconciliation

But it’s easy to criticise and much harder to be constructive. The NRC is a key part of our immensely difficult reconciliation, and our charter will be a critical part of that reconciliation. NRC vice chairman Borwornsak Uwanno noted, “To prevent the charter being criticised, we must let those involved in the political conflict play a part in its creation.” Do those who voted the motion down disagree with this concept? The seats at stake would have gone to both sides of the immense chasm that divides us. The involvement and buy-in of these outsiders would have been critical in gaining the support of their respective camps, for, as Thomas Jefferson said, “That government is the strongest of which every man feels himself a part.”

If they agree with the concept, but not the method proposed by Khun Borwornsak, what do those who voted “nay” propose as a more effective means of getting the buy-in by all major sectors necessary for the reforms to be sustainable? Obtaining widespread support is too important to be left hanging. Fail in this and the next government will reverse whatever has been rammed down their throats.

Burin Kantabutra