Prioritising national defence

Dear Editor,
As a Guyanese, I am deeply troubled by the discussion surrounding the US extradition request for Azruddin Mohamed and his father. We must seriously consider the ramifications of defiance. If we choose to defy Marco Rubio and deny this US extradition request, we must ask ourselves plainly: who will defend us if Mvaduro invades Guyana? National security must be the priority, and jeopardising crucial international support for the sake of two men is an unacceptable risk to the entire nation. The security of our nation outweighs the personal desire of Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, to avoid accountability for their crimes.

Yours sincerely,
Alvin Hamilton