THE EDITOR, Sir:
We all are perturbed about the level of crime in our country. We have many questions for which we want answers. Why is the crime escalating? Why does there seem to be no solution to the national scourge? Why does it seem as though nobody cares? Is there really a solution to the dilemma?
It is my belief that there are solutions to the problem. But I am not sure that we are truly ready as a nation to go beyond the questioning and start the doing. Could we reduce the rate from 1260 each year to 10, or even zero? I believe we can.
The painful truth is that we all are in some way contributing to the increasing crime level in our country. We ignore the cries for help from hurting people. We turn our heads and close our eyes when we know something is wrong.
Maybe we should let the crime "roll on" since so many are "benefiting" from it. Why stop crime when it is putting money in our pockets and food on our tables?
Unless there is a re-creation of our lives and minds, then, and only then will we find the power to stop the crime.
I am, etc.,
ANIESHIA WIILIAMS
anieshiawilliams@yahoo.com
Marcus Garvey Dr., Kgn. 11
Via Go-Jamaica
