Equity on noise
I am a supporter of the noise laws because I have been on the receiving side of these offenders. But I find it completely unfair as to how the law is being applied. Without equity in this matter, we only create more divisions in the country at a time when we need to pull together. Fairness and equity must be brought into this matter or resentment will become lawlessness. I am sure that people like Mr Russell from Sumfest can mediate some kind of compromise that will help all parties.
- Christopher Campbell, camo4@charter.ne, Via Go-Jamaica
Enabling the deaf
The deaf in Jamaica will no longer have to feel 'disabled'. Jamaica, welcome to the 21st century! Special devices help the deaf to know when horns, fire engine or ambulance sirens are blaring. There are also specialised panoramic mirrors to help the deaf see a wider view so that they can be aware of what is around and to the rear of a motor vehicle.
- C. H., wyncaron@aol.com, Via Go-Jamaica
Material values
The value placed on the material things is so excessive, and as a consequence, we continue to see the prevalence of crime in our society. People seem to no longer value life as a daily gift from God; if we don't appreciate it, we abort it.
We continue to see the breakdown of the family, evident in society, as there is little or no value placed on relationships. The days of loving our neighbours seem to be a fading reality. I believe the transformation of our society can only take place when this generation reassesses its values and aligns them to those that cater less to the material and more to human existence.
- AAD, jovial_rick@hotmail.com, Via Go-Jamaica
Adopt a child
I am in shock at the way crime is being handled in Jamaica. If everyone is pointing at each other, we will never be able to solve the problem. Education is key to the problem. My suggestion is, if every well-to-do Jamaican would adopt one poor child by means of providing all that is required to go to school, and you don't have to take that child into your home, it would make a difference.
- Cynthia Tate, linkspet@aol.com, 43 Park Road, Stony Point, New York, Via Go-Jamaica
Neilson Thompson
I am trying to locate my father, Neilson Thompson, who used to live on Ripon Road in the Cross Roads, Kingston, area. He is an electrican by profession. I was told that I have an older sister who lives in England with his sister. Anyone knowing his whereabouts, please kindly contact me at the following number 822-2886; or you can write me at 31 August Town Road, Kingston 7.
- Denese Thompson
