THE EDITOR, Sir:
I WANT to congratulate Mr. Chuck on the open way in which he dialogues with the public. I wish more politicians would adopt a similar approach. The public is aware of many of these existing issues yet politicians tend to ignore addressing them, on a public level, till occurrences give them no other choice but to do so.
At this stage it is clear that politicians must entertain a working relationship with dons. So it is time to be open with the public about the reality of the situation. And as Delroy said dialogue must be had on how to solve this inherent problem.
I however wish he had taken the article one step further. I think that all politicians must openly admit their role in facilitating this situation by what they have done and by what they have failed to do. Not only must dialogue be had about this problem. A specific policy addressing the phenomena must be designed and a trans-party in initiative adopted in its implementation.
The most important solution to this problem must come through the socio-economic revival of these areas. Yet in the mean time the growth of the power these area leaders wield must be at very least stunted. While being at times a useful tool for the politicians, they are also responsible for many negatives that occur.
In short I'd like to encourage Mr. Chuck to continue pursuing the path on which he has seemingly started out with vigour. The truth is that politicians that span both JLP and PNP continue to help kindle this don situation putting political agenda ahead of
national priority. We therefore need someone like Mr. Chuck and other influential, well-intended people to champion the initiative for change in that regard.
I am etc.
CONCERNED
