The Editor, Sir:

One of the most significant promises that would have made this government administration a success was its desired commitment to change. The Government has wasted a perfect opportunity to lay the foundation for future administrations to follow.

Leading up to the September 3 general election, the previous administration had been severely criticised by the Bruce-led Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) for what they thought was a breakdown in our political system.

Not disputing the fact that education wasn't free before, and just recently, free health care is now a reality, any attempt to change this in the future may prove difficult for any future administration, based on our current political climate.

Critical philosophies

But what would have made it perfect after nearly one year of leadership was if the Government had followed through on some critical philosophies outlined by the JLP.

The Bruce-led JLP had promised to reduce the size of the ministerial portfolios from 14, which was then led by the Portia Simpson Miller administration. He had also criticised the conduct of the PNP in amassing huge bills for public-servant transportation, both local and overseas. Of all those criticisms and a desired commitment to change, our votes have gone up in vain.

Political philosophy

Our nation's political philosophy has once again failed our youths. This type of politics only imposes a negative perception of our political system and by extension, erases any opportunity to get young people involved in the democratic process. The Jamaicans who voted for a change still haven't got that change; and it seems as if we will never see that change, with fresh elections looming and the propensity for a continued philosophy.

I am, etc.,

CONREY HANSON

conreyhanson@yahoo.com

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