A Rastafarian view of the tragedy

THE EDITOR, SIR:

AS Rastafari who have witnessed the most massive death and destruction caused by a combination of events and forces on Tuesday 11th September in the United States of America, we would firstly like to express our deepest and most sincere regrets to all those who are now experiencing pain and trauma that most would certainly have had no inputs in creating.

Our sympathies and wishes are for quick and successful resolutions of all personal difficulties and negative effects of the aftermath of Tuesday's events.

Secondly it is hoped that none of our Rastafari Collective and their families have been affected by the tragic events.

If any are, our firmest heartfelt sympathies go out to you and yours. Can you please inform of us of your respective situations as soon as you can afford to do so.

Thirdly it is imperative that the idea that anyone, anywhere in the world, can use their weapons of destruction to settle disputes among the human family, be totally denounced and condemned.

The slaughter of innocent people going about their business of providing for their families is a crime against humanity, always was and always will be.

So as Rastafari an emphatic rejection of any such notion is compulsory and must be non-partisan.

Finally, as the world has been brought to the crossroads by force to confront a moral and political crisis, the question to be asked is, if the solution to this crisis is more of the same that brought us to this path, or is it our duty to find and shine a light to show another way.

As Rastafari Collective we must as a solution, support and promote enlightened leadership, which exhibits moral guidance and moves mankind away from the paths that have failed us, one that has caused so much grief, pain and suffering to our fellow man everywhere.

On behalf of Rastafari Speaks...

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BARBARA MAKEDA BLAKE HANNAH

rasta@trinicenter.com

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