New constitution should protect and uphold human rights, accept diversity and promote true democracy

Currently the most important foundation Sri Lanka needs is unity and trust amongst her people, to promote this, we need national acceptance of equal opportunity, human rights and diversity through legislation.

Therefore, the proposed new constitution for Sri Lanka should protect and uphold human rights, accept diversity and promote true democracy. It is also prudent that students be protected from exploitation until the age of 21.This is especially to safeguard education in secondary schools and universities.

Parliament is not a place for hooligans but a house of honour for constructive argument, sound debate and agreement on the welfare of the Sri Lankan people

This is because students have become the bait and front line of various groups, exploiting their ignorance, honesty, vulnerability and poverty through a variety of sinister and cheap means including forced physical and mental activities designed to destroy our traditional national practices and family values. Dishonouring elders and teachers, being unlawful purposefully in mass, public use of obscene language whilst intimidating others who are resistant to this change are some principles they work on.

This is sadly a major hindrance for our national development. Some students are entrenched in these trends of hate and destructive attitude until late in life. These damaged personalities openly display their inability to resolve differences through civilised means of discussion, argument and propaganda. Instead they embark on threats, violence, public harassment and public property destruction. We have recently witnessed these trends on television where student leaders including student monks found it difficult to comprehend a nationally complex situation due to their self imposed tunnel vision. They seek resolution through forcing administrators by intimidation or holding them to ransom.

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