THE EDITOR, Sir:
CERTAIN STATEMENTS attributed to Senior Superintendent of Police, Reneto Adams, have caused much furore in the media since then. The debate has revealed some interesting characteristics, among them
Some would lead us to believe that the freedom of speech guaranteed in the Jamaican Constitution is an exclusive prerogative of some people and those who agree with them.
Far too many, including opinion makers, fail to analyse issues objectively. In addition, very often, what is said has less impact than who said what.
In the instant case, there are calls for the Minister of Security and or the Commissioner of Police to act against S.S.P. Adams. Some are even calling upon the Prime Minister to get involved. Why? Because, Mr. Adams dared to express his opinions which were different to those of some people, who have access to the media.
Funny, some who scream the loudest for action against S.S.P. Adams often project themselves as defenders of human and constitutional rights. It simply does not occur to them that S.S.P. Adams did not purport to speak for neither the Government nor the Constabulary Force. By what authority do they seek to deprive him of his constitutional right to freedom of speech?
I am, etc.,
LUCIUS C. WHITE
1 Tankerville Avenue
Kingston 6
