But only to the Bahraini workers.

Those who are in the private sector to be exact.

Let’s forget those in the public sector, as they are not allowed to form trade unions, they’re unimportant and can’t be counted.

Let’s also forget the Asian workers: Indians, Pakistanis, Bengalies, Filipinos and others who we simply don’t want to see, especially amongst our neighbourhoods, regardless of the fact that it is them and their ancestors who built all of our countries in the Gulf and continue to do so. Let us forget that it is them who keep our streets clean, who man and manage our transport systems, transfer of goods, build our houses and palaces, and manage a large sector of our commerce.

Let us forget those things called maids. Those who clean our houses, wipe our babies’ bottoms and change their nappies, baby-sit them, feed and clothe and bathe them.

Let us just assume the worst of these ingrates whom we have enticed to come to our countries with hopes and dreams of a decent living. Let us assume that they are all drug-dealers, child molesters, rapists, thieves and charlatans.

Because we are a superior race. We are better. They should be grateful that we give them the opportunity to work in our countries.

Happy May Day Bahraini workers.