LETTER OF THE DAY - Resolving conflict with 'blind justice'
THE EDITOR, Sir: Conflict in and of itself is not a bad thing, as often the changes that occur from the resolution of conflicts form the basis of our laws and customs.Of great concern to us, however, is the spiralling crime problem....
Cops part of noise problem
THE EDITOR, Sir: Police officers are not going to switch off sound systems at the designated time because they have become part of the problem and therefore cannot be the solution. Several times I have called the police about gunshots and the very loud music and nothing happens...
Concerned about energy policy
The Editor, Sir: Alternative energy is an important strategic concern for Jamaica. According to the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica, we import close to 30 million barrels of petroleum products per year at substantial expense. With current oil price trends, this expense will rise.
Driving hazards
The Editor, Sir: It has become a real hazard to drive anywhere in Jamaica at nights because of the very bright headlights on vehicles. I have driven around Jamaica and I find very few places where more than dipped headlights are needed. Even in areas with street lights...
Health care and free riders
The Editor, Sir: For me, the removal of user fees in public health institutions is not much to celebrate. The free health-care policy was long overdue to the 'hard earning' taxpayers of this country; the others are just 'free riders', the ones who are really going to benefit the most....
Why Catholics honour Mary
The Editor, Sir: Regarding the letter 'Why pray to Mary?' by Stacy-Ann Smith, March 30. Catholics journey to Lourdes to seek Mary the Mother of God's intercession. At the wedding of Cana, Mary prayed and interceded in faith. Her maternal concern for the needs of the bridal couple...
On Africa and faith
The Editor, Sir: I refer to Claude Wilson's letter on Page A7 of The Gleaner March 31, and wish to point him to the fact that all the world was given the Christian faith by Jesus Christ through the apostles when he constituted the apostles into the Church ...
Time for revolution in agriculture
The Editor, Sir: I've been waiting very long and now running out of patience, waiting to see the day when Jamaica will embark on a revolution in agriculture. Unlike shops, real estate investors and so many others, Jamaican farmers pay no tax on production. ...
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