Insane protest in Sydney
THE EDITOR, Madam: Regardless of what cause they represent, this demonstration of our athletes at the Olympics is incomprehensible and insane. I hope disciplinary action is taken against them.

Juliet Cuthbert says Ottey should not run
THE EDITOR, Madam: THERE IS an uncanny saying 'life is not fair'. From the corporate world to the field of sports there are unfair and unjust promotions and advancements. Playing a sport is usually a gateway for athletes to build character, and to...

Disrespectful response to Ottey's selection
THE EDITOR, Madam: I AM really surprised at the behaviour of the Jamaican track team in Australia. After all the years of sacrifices that Merlene Ottey has given to Jamaica's Track and Field this is no way to treat her.

JAAA should clarify selection procedures
THE EDITOR, Madam: THERE ARE many persons, including myself and at least two important female athletes, who thought that our national championships were the 'official' trials which could guarantee automatic selection to the final Olympic team.

Merlene earned 'special treatment'
THE EDITOR, Madam: ALLOWING MERLENE Ottey the dignity of representing her country in the 2000 Sydney Olympics is not a show of favouritism or special treatment, it is out of respect for one of Jamaica's greatest ever athletes and role models, who has...

Embarrassed by athletes' demonstrations
THE EDITOR, Madam: IT HAS been announced that Merlene Ottey has been selected to run in the 100m in Sydney. It was also announced that some 26 athletes are protesting this decision and in fact are at this moment waving placards in front of the Olympic...

Sprint Queen's 'go on vacation' statement extremely disappointing
THE EDITOR, Madam: I HAVE always enjoyed reading the columns written by my erudite namesake, Professor Errol Miller, if for no other reason, than that they are always well reasoned.