The Editor, Sir:

My name is Shashauny Smith, a student at Calabar High School. I am writing this letter as an appeal from the ghetto people in Jamaica. It hurts my heart to see ghetto people suffer because of insufficient funds. Sometimes, they are forced to engage in gambling activities to maintain a style of living. Any help given to them will be greatly appreciated.

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In the ghetto, people have needs like all the others areas in Jamaica, but they are unable to afford some little things in life. Many people are willing to work but are not provided with the opportunity. In some cases, children in the ghetto are deprived and often do not perform well in school. We see them in society, begging money and cleaning the windscreens of vehicles.

The people in the ghetto are very kind to each other, something missing in society today. They are caring and willing to work together. They protect each other, although this is not always good and they stand up for each other. In the ghetto, they live as one.

I am, etc.,

SHASHAUNY SMITH

lilshelly1@yahoo.com

Calabar High School student