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    "content": "We should be embarrassed that we walk around with people who are treated in such a dehumanizing manner. In fact, we should ask ourselves why we should not even fight, not only for them to get uniforms and weapons, but also to be treated like human beings. The only way to ensure that they are treated like human beings is to make sure that in their hearts and minds, they sleep well. As they wear the crowns to defend this Republic, they feel comfortable just like you and I when we sleep well at night and switch off lights. We do not know whether they actually switch off their lights, or whether or not, they have lights because they live in squalor conditions. This is what is there, without exceptions. As we are busy condemning the insecurity in this country, we should ask ourselves the fundamental question; whether the people we have given the mandate to protect us feel comfortable guarding us. Have they left us to the devices of criminals because we have left them to the devices of human nature and the world? We treat them as if we do not care. We just want them to salute and that is it. We are concerned about the security of other people, yet we are not concerned about their welfare and the security of their children, wives and siblings. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, as we continue looking to secure this nation through these amendments, we must also look at the security of these people, so that they feel that they belong to this country and are part and parcel of us. It is only then that we will have secure people who have well-fed stomachs and are sure that when they sleep at night they will not be rained on. They will wake up early, wear a nice suit and salute when they pick you up and bring you to the Senate. The amendment to remove the words “voluntarily” and “entitlement to remuneration” will ensure that other than just remunerating them, they will be properly remunerated. This is not just in terms of salaries. We should also ensure that these people live well. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to support."
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