Wannabe cop
I am a frequent reader of your columns. My concern is this: Why is it so difficult to get into the police force? Why is there a height limit if crime is on the rise. I am a 26-year-old female who tried countless times. The reply I get is I am too short and I see persons who are just joining because of the benefits from getting called. It seems to be a 'friend thing' where you have to have connections, as we call it, to serve your country.
I have all the criteria and I am sure I would have made my country proud. Many Jamaicans today are migrating because of slavery in Jamaica. Jamaica needs an army of prayer leaders to pray for the unrighteousness of this nation. Bounty Killer says "poor people fed up". That's the motto that should be on the Jamaican flag.
- Ingrid Taylor,
ingridtaylor@hotmail.com, 9 Glenmuir Havens,
May Pen PO, Via Go-Jamaica
Power of music
What is all this about the influence of music on morality. The question was settled long ago from the ancient Greek and Chinese philosophers onwards, claiming music can have profound influence on morals.
They also stated that it as a powerful instrument in getting mankind in tune or harmony with the right order of the universe at its highest level.
- Kenneth Wong, Kingston
Helping the elderly
The Highgate Post Office has about 10 steps leading up into the building but with no handrails for persons to hold on to. Senior citizens and persons with physical challenges have to climb these steps daily; and I have seen many stumbling and having to be saved from falling and possible serious injury by helping hands.
The authorities should take imme-diate action to have handrails erected. In addition, it would be a thoughtful gesture to put a bench inside the post office for senior citizens to rest while waiting to be served.
- M.Williams, St Mary
Jamaica at crossroads
We bemoan the fact that Jamaica now stands at a crossroads through the many and varied current events that are happening. Which road to take, seems to be the question in the minds of many Jamaicans. The nation's adversities are known, but are they listed in priorities to deal with and by what means. In my opinion, there is too much political profiling and forgetting to find the root of the problems.
The problem solvers must rise from their slumber and bring the relief they promise. We must be reminded that in all things our source of healing comes from God. His teaching speaks about the brotherhood of man and there is a recognition of the human race as a family. The world today is perishing for lack of brotherhood. We need peace and love not only in schools, but in the homes, communities and length and breadth of Jamaica.
- E.N. Perkins, PO Box 415, Mandeville
