THE EDITOR, Sir:
THE RECENT find by the police of over 40,000 rounds of ammunition and guns indicate the serious intent of criminals in trying to promote their evil agendas and the clear and present danger we the ordinary law-abiding citizens face. It is full time the government make changes to the laws to protect the innocent amongst us and let criminals know that if, "they can't do the time nuh badda wid the crime".
Why should someone caught with 6 kilograms of cocaine be given bail and, worse yet, at $800,000? Why should the owner of a house in which illegal guns and ammunition are found be even given bail? Why is it that the public is not given the opportunity to see the faces of persons held in these operations? The archaic laws that govern such decisions must be changed so that these bad elements in our society be known and ostracised.
The government needs to be tough on crime and send strong signals to criminals such as stiffer sentences, because the incentives they gain from drug and gun running far outweigh the detriments under the law.
Why should decent persons be living in fear unable to obtain gun permits when others can openly flout the licences they receive. The government must send the proper signals to the populace so we can unite to fight crime.
I am, etc.,
ARTHUR TUGWELL
Jeffrey Town,
St. Mary
