TEAMWORK MAKE THE DREAM WORK, ALL HANDS WORKING TOGETHER,

Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis is admired by many Bahamians across the political divide, because few political leaders have given as much of themselves to so many. His personality, temperament and political appeal were unquestionably important to the Progressive Liberal Party’s success.

The uncomfortable truth, however, is that some present members of parliament may not have reached Parliament on their own political strength. Yet, once there, some can quickly become complacent, arrogant, and consumed with self-interest.

They should remember one fundamental fact: no individual member can form a government alone.

Government requires a majority. That means colleagues need one another. It means MPs should collaborate across constituencies, share ideas, support worthwhile initiatives, and help one another succeed. When the attitude becomes “all for me, baby,” unity erodes, and eventually the entire team pays the price.

Certainly they MUST CONTINUE to help their constituents.

There is still time for those who have “arrived” to abandon the illusion that they have become so important that voters cannot reject them next time.

Arrogance must be thrown out the window right now.

Sometimes arrogance masks insecurity. People become so consumed with proving their own importance that they forget an essential political lesson: the song is not always about you.

And when any member of a governing party publicly declares that he or she does not care what the Prime Minister says, “Houston, we have a problem.”

There is an old Bahamian expression perfectly suited for this moment: catch yourself.

Come to your senses.

The country is watching. Voters are watching. And when election time comes, they will remember those who behaved as though they were more important than their colleagues or, worse, more important than the constituents who elected them.

Wise parliamentarians understand that politics is a team sport. Help your colleagues succeed. Respect the electorate. Rember that some could not win without Philip Brave Davis, show respect. Check the ego at the door.

Otherwise, next time around, you may be kissing Parliament goodbye.

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