THE EDITOR, Sir:
Why is it so difficult to defend human rights and justice in Jamaica? So many claim to be principled and shout about their integrity and patriotism at every opportunity. However when the process that enhances civilisation is being undermined in calculated ways, they cower and choose expediency.
Why do so many from whom this society expects so much find it impossible to demand justice and unequivocally demand what is right.
Micheal Gayle, Agana Barrett, the Braeton Seven, are all unjustifiable killings done by police. This taught me a lot about my society and the lack of unprofessionalism within the security forces.
Look at the few who are prepared to stand up for what is right. I am getting sick and tired with what the police and high seated, necktie officials get away with in this country.
It is a shame to see the Minister of Finance, Dr. Omar Davies and Minister of Water and Housing, Dr. Karl Blythe, at a don's funeral. The police, politicians, and other citizens. whether in high or low society cannot be allowed to descend to the same level as the criminals.
I must say I support and commend the Jamaican for Justice and talk show host Wilmot Perkins, Hot 102 FM for educating the people on what ground we stand.
I am, etc.,
RAMON WATSON
30 Swift Avenue
Kingston 20
e-mail: ramonpoo@yahoo
