Dear Editor,
A resident from Port Kaituma recently suggested that Jonestown should be restored and it is certainly evident that the idea is slowly but surely gathering momentum. Another individual suggested that the survivors from the 1978 massacre be contacted and taken to the site where they could further share their individual experiences with us.
As Guyanese, we should show interest in our country’s history and try to understand what our ancestors endured. Additionally, we should embrace Guyanese history, so as to ensure that it is not repeated.
Jonestown, whether restored or not, should not be forgotten. Presently, the area is now overrun by wild vegetation. Beneath that entire flora lies the history of one of the most infamous mass suicides, the biography of a cultic figure and a peek into some serious religious psychology.
I encourage all Guyanese to show more enthusiasm as it relates to restoring Jonestown and being able to recapture history.
Respectfully,
Jacob Armstrong