The Editor, Sir:

I now believe that the appointment of Police Commissioner Rear Admiral Hardley Lewin was a good one, and that he did the nation a service when he spoke out against politicians and their relationship with dons in some constituencies. I knew that with his frank criticism of the political directorate, his time as commissioner would be numbered. I think also that in his almost two-year stint as commissioner, Rear Admiral Lewin has done more, much more than the media and former commissioners of police, as far as putting the spotlight on and to show up the connection with politicians and criminals.

It is clear in some constituencies the dons have more moral sway than the politician. I dare say that the dons are 'Jamaica's mafia'. They are behind the scene pulling the strings of their puppets.

If this were not so, with the high incidents of rape, murder, extortion, kidnapping, tax evasion, fraud, identity theft, and the destruction of government property; how is it that our legislators have not changed the laws and have harsher sentences to punish the convicted?

It was not long ago, the JLP as the Opposition was telling the ruling PNP - words to the effect - "to get out of the way mek we show you how to deal with crime, and the economy".

Crime problem

Can we truly say that as the government, the JLP has done better than the PNP? I say no, regardless of what those in the 'JLP excuse corner' might say. It is laughable now that, as the Opposition, the PNP has the answer to our crime problem. Where were they in 18 years as government?

Finally, I must say Rear Admiral Lewin has served our nation well, and can continue to do so while in retirement by speaking out for needed change, and the ills that politicians continue to perpetrate on our nation.

I am, etc.,

Authnel Reid

authnelreid@optonline.net

USA