Jamaica Gleaner News- Letters - Wednesday

LETTER OF THE DAY - Reality of the Gravel Heights exodus

The Editor, Sir: Today, I hung my head in shame, the STAR carried the horrible, unbelievable headline of over 200 people being forced out of their community at Gravel Heights, St Catherine, by gunmen, claiming that the people are supportive of the police...

Liberate the garrisons

The Editor, Sir: One of the reviewers of the now famous book Black Like Me penned the following words."He trudges southern streets searching for a place where he may eat or rest, looking vainly for a job other than menial labour, feeling the 'hate...

Who is running the country?

The Editor, Sir:Do we have a government in Jamaica? To say it was a disgrace is putting it mildly when gunmen can evict law-abiding citizens. Are not the policemen supposed to protect the citizens from such scumbugs. Who is running the country?

The case for condoms in schools

The Editor, Sir: I write in reference to the current debate regarding the distribution of condoms in schools to combat adolescent sexual activity, pregnancies and sexually-transmitted diseases.

TVJ scores with choirs and quiz

The Editor, Sir: My family and I had the pleasure of watching the TVJ 'All Together Sing' high schools choir competition final show last Sunday evening and we wish to commend TVJ and everyone associated with the show for presenting such a positive force...

Violation of which rights?

The Editor, Sir: As I read the various responses to the Government's new crime plan, I see where our human rights and other lobby groups claim that the new measures constitute a violation of our rights.I would like to ask the following...

Doomsday for coffee farmers

The Editor, Sir: The usual propaganda is in full swing; there is no help and never has been any for the small farmer. All this big talk about cheap fertiliser being imported, more than likely by the Fersan Fertiliser Company.

Why culprits are having a field day

The Editor, Sir: Punishment was meant to instil a sense of responsibility for our actions and a respect for the rights of others. One could easily avoid punishment by simply doing the right thing.