Gun crime penalties
I endorse, in principle, the proposal made by Senator Dennis Meadows, in his recent contribution to the State of the Nation debate in the Senate, which calls for the enactment of a law to provide for the life imprisonment of persons convicted of multiple gun-related crimes within a three-year period.
Careful consideration must be given to the enactment of such a law, however. We must carefully weigh its pros and cons and adopt a model that would better serve our local conditions and realities. Only violent crimes should be covered by this law, for instance. Further, this law should not have the effect of frustrating or taking away the discretionary powers of the court.
- Kevin KO Sangster sangstek@msn.com
NOT Dying in vain
Although I had never heard of Douglas Chambers until Friday, after he was shot and killed, the supposed cause for which he died makes me feel as if someone I had known has died.
I can only imagine the sorrow of his family and friends, to whom I extend sympathy. It is my opinion, however, that if we are really serious about cleaning up corruption in this country, Douglas is just one of probably several of us, who will die in the process. I appeal to and encourage the government and all law-abiding citizens, to stand resolute in the fight to restore Jamaica and never let it be felt that Douglas Chambers died in vain.
- Ivy Isaacs-Bulgin, stone5947@yahoo.com
Via Go-Jamaica
Bravo!
I write to say "bravo Danville Walker"!!! Your article really hit the spot.
- Peter Thwaites, pjsr@cwjamaica.com
Bad image
I sat on a plane from Atlanta to Toronto last week and a group of people were talking about where they would want to travel for their next vacation.
Someone mentioned Jamaica and tears came to my eyes when I heard the things that they confessed of hearing about Jamaica. Nothing I could say had any value, as they read the newspaper and heard the news of all the killings.
I sat there and I wondered if our people realised the international impact. I hope that our politicians, policy makers and police force realise that we need to restore order in our country now.
We are on the worst list for so many things - crime, child prostitution, illiteracy, guns, drugs, murder and so many more.
- Andrew Campbell
tallboybruce@yahoo.com
