So I was reading the SLFP’s devolution proposals the other day, yes I know not the most exciting of bedtime reading but I believe it is important that one keeps abreast of such things. After a 10 hour day at work (sadly the norm now, which is exceptionally difficult for someone like me who is a beach bum at heart to handle…but…oh well…what to do) I really don’t have the energy to rip this arse wipe proposals to shreds. There was however one item that really made me pause for thought, I initially thought my math must be off and if it is, someone please do correct me. The evidence is below:

“1.1: There would be a Chief Minister for each district”

“At present, though there are 25 districts recognized by the present Constitution, the number of districts could be increased to 30 by a Delimitation Commities on the basis of geographical and demographical factors.”

Hold on there Mahinda mamme, you want to add 30 more ministers? On top of the 150 odd (plus or minus defections/defecations) we already have!? Please tell me this is a bad joke…