What Jamaica needs is a genuine, educated crusader for justice, equality and good governance. One who will lead from the front, doing what is right without prejudice or fear of the consequence, but will not be deterred from standing up for what is right.

For too long, the people we elect to represent give poor or no representation for their representatives, the people; but, instead, some entwine themselves in corruption and all that is anti-good leadership.

There is nothing wrong with the process in which they are elected, but what is wrong is the memorandum of understanding in what is expected of them. When failing to meet these expectations, what should be the consequence? Certainly, not being voted out in the next general election. But they should be held responsible and charged for whatever wrongs they have committed in a court of justice. Fines should be harsh to send a message to those who render themselves as public servants.

Tzar Bent

Kingston

Leaders beware of public statements

As a Jamaican, I know that our prime minster must be having some sleepless nights with the economic and crime problems in the country.

I want him to know that I am among those praying for him and the country; that is why I think our leaders should be careful when they make public statements. I read from The Gleaner on Monday where the prime minister in speaking to party supporters at the conference centre, said, and I quote: "I know you are getting battered by the criticisms, but you have mouth too.

Mr General Secretary, deputy leaders, if we don't arm our soldiers with the information they need, then we can't quarrel if they are not firing guns out there. We have not given them the ammunition that they must go out there to fight the propaganda with."

I think statements like these might be sending the wrong signal to our young people. Why can't we use some other examples, instead of guns and fight?

A.C., St Mary