SOMETIMES when people raise what would sound like a ridiculous claim or accusation against the UPND, the wisest thing to do is to first watch before you can decide to defend them because it turns out what maybe too absurd, may actually be true. One eminent senior citizen known for being perpetually critical of the UPND wrote a letter to the editor suggesting what, on face value, sounded outrightly outrageous. He claimed that the UPND government had decided to chase people who were involved in the illegal mining operation in Mufumbwe so that those senior government officials who have vested interest in precious stones could take over the area and enrich themselves. He argued that if the government meant well,...