The Editor Sir,
THE RECENT proposal coming out of the meeting between the Government and the Opposition is quite disturbing. The proposal to provide a housing fund at the constituency level is cause for alarm and concern. We all know that the present crime rate stems from garrison communities which were created by the transformation of certain poor communities into political enclaves. Why should taxpayers money be used to ensure the perpetuity of politicians by allowing them to create additional enclaves?
The real problem is that both parties are in agreement on this matter. Hence the people have to mount a vigorous campaign against this proposal. I am astonished that Bruce Golding would endorse any kind of funds being provided to Members of Parliament. This runs counter to the separation of powers doctrine which Bruce Golding supposedly believes in. Bruce will tell you that under the system of Government that he believes in, parliamentarians would pass laws and make representations on behalf of their constituents while the implementation of the laws, policies and projects would be left up to the executive arm of the Government. Wouldn't it be nice if politicians keep their hands away from the cookie jar and allow the various arms of Government to carry out their respective functions.
The special emergency fund which was started by the Seaga administration should be scrapped. The recent scandals relating to Ministers of Government and Members of Parliament cause one to wonder about the manner in which these funds are used. To give Members of Parliament access to additional funds would result in a further erosion of the public's ability to make politicians accountable.
I am etc.,
JUNIOR FARQUHARSON
jflawoffice@aol.com
5546 West Oakland Park Blvd.
Florida
Via Go-Jamaica
