There he was, strolling into the distinguished presence of leaders who, by dint of blood, sweat and tears, had become leaders in their own countries and of international repute, smiling and, ever so slightly, nodding in acknowledgment of the standing ovation that began from the rear of the Port of Spain Waterfront Hyatt Hotel's Summit hall. But, gasp! There was no balisier tie strung around his neck!
OMG!! Is that you, Patrick? And, if it really is, then that's insulting! How? Because this subtle change of apparel confirms that you have more respect for the high forum that the Fifth Summit of the Americas, without doubt, is, than you have for the highest forum that could possibly exist in this country --the Trinidad and Tobago Parliament.
