Michael Finnegan the law breaker!

Michael Finnegan

Belize City, December 12, 2011

City residents have compared the scene to that of a crazed man escaping the law in a speeding vehicle.

A white Toyota Hilux with blue government plates was seen racing down Vernon Street. For those who didn’t see the blue and white plates, they probably took it for just another one of the recent spate of gun violence. Those who saw the government license were stunned, for this was a Sunday when all vehicles bought and serviced with taxpayer’s monies ought to be parked according to a three-year old Government memo discussing austerity measures.

But the shocker was who was in front of the wheels – none other than senior Minister in the UDP Government, Michael Finnegan. Finnegan holds seniority in the UDP, not the least for his smarts or ability to govern, but more for his cunning style of politics and ability to double deal just about anyone.

Finnegan raced down Vernon Street, and then parked in the middle of the road for a while, as he “eyed” some young ladies walking through the Bailar area. Realising he had created a bottleneck he then sped towards Central American Boulevard.

As the Minister neared the junction, the traffic lights turned red. He slowed down behind the vehicle ahead of him, and then suddenly swerved left and sped past traffic and the red traffic lights, almost causing an incoming vehicle on the left lane to crash.

Pedestrians and commuters were shocked. A woman pushing a baby stroller, followed by four children remained frozen on the street side as she wondered what would have happened if she had crossed three seconds earlier.

Perhaps he had an emergency, everyone thought. But no, they were wrong. After speeding past the lights at the junction with Mahogany Street, Finnegan drove over BelCan Bridge and parked outside Brads Store where UDP Ministers and their cronies gather every evening to drink, smoke and play cards.

Ever since the UDP took office, Finnegan and other senior UDP officials have turned mad with power. They have become so frantic many have admitted to rely on drugs to keep them calm. Finnegan said he takes the drug Effexor to remain mellow. That same drug causes nervousness, mania or hypomania, extreme confusion, constipation, confusion, agitation, and tremors, according to research.

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