It (insecurity) is a feeling that is deeply felt and is shared by most members of my community, irrespective of religion, status, education, backgrou… - Joni Madraiwiwi

I trust you will bear in mind the deeply-held fears and insecurities Fijian have as an ethnic community. This is a subject I dwell on repeatedly because, while I do not share them, I am sufficiently Fijian to appreciate the depths of these emotions.

The essence of traditional leadership is learned by osmosis. The next generation learns from what their elders and the current generation does. This was appropriate in a society where the pace of change was gradual.

We need to try and focus less on ethnicity in this country and concentrate on trying to improve the lot of the marginalized whoever they are.