Khotso K.D Moleko
Johannesburg - Now that the fruit of the so-called sweet constitution is proving to be bitter, South Africans have begun to compare themselves to nations they ignorantly considered "backwards" before their democratic glory turned into shame.
And then obviously scapegoating to avoid as much as possible taking responsibility and repenting, which is a trait they share with their blind leaders. Nowadays, there is no shame in comparing South Africa to Zimbabwe and Rwanda for the sake of immigration control, but not so long ago these were seen as unprogressive and undemocratic nations.
The same South Africans who wish to emulate the immigration laws of Zimbabwe and Botswana were, not so long ago, bragging to the entire planet about their advanced constitution which can not be "matched" in perfection and where anything goes. Actually, for as long as the Madiba magic was in the air, it was safe to say South Africa belongs to all who live in it and that we are "united in diversity", because of false hope.
And when Madiba's face was on every banknote, the country was plunged into deep corruption and collapse but the people were smiling and hoping for a miracle, while the foreigners were seizing opportunities. It is South Africans who went bragging around the world and urging everyone to come here because this is a land of endless rights and possibilities.
But now when ignorance, recklessness and empty pride have given birth to a corrupt and lawless society, the blame must be collectively placed on those foreigners who are too black to look South African. This constitution of diabolism, and those judges who impose it on us, are dividing the nation and enacting (whatever the term) one immoral law after another, despite the objection of the majority. It is this discontent that breeds feelings of helplessness and depravity in communities and homes which erupt into violence and vigilantism.
Regardless of the input of the public and challenges of instability in societies, the constitutional proponents and government programmes always have time and energy to impose objectives that go against the religions and beliefs of the masses.
Again and again, the public keeps on complaining about the numerous rights of children and criminals which have turned homes and schools into domains of hell, but the government and media refuse to consider these. Rather, they insist that we should please understand and learn to live with it.
Now, the Department of Education not only wants to introduce sexual content to children but also to indoctrinate them about the goodness of homosexuality. In a way, I have always said that this constitution and its immoral themes are also religion and this is the reason why it should not be questioned. Those who say foreigners have undeserved rights must also know that this is in the same constitution that they love to hate.
And if the constitution must be changed to discriminate against foreigners, then it can also be changed afterwards to discriminate against all those people and things not liked by the public. For instance, if it becomes acceptable for xenophobes to harass and abuse foreigners because they are too black, and this leads to national celebrations and overall government response, then also Christians can do the same to feminist priesthood and homosexuals, on the basis that this is "our determination" and feeling.
And if the argument is that we live in a township and know our circumstances, then also we live in faith and know the power of God. The law must apply equally to everyone who lives in our country, or else the constitution must be redrafted and made partially discriminatory whenever there is a need, depending on the social conditions and feelings of the discontented. Alternatively, the constitution must respect the beliefs of the majority or we must get rid of it.