THE EDITOR, Sir:
PLEASE PERMIT me to add my voice to the outcry of Jamaicans who still have a live conscience, and respect for privacy.
Isn't there a law on the Jamaican statute books against indecent exposure? If so, (and I think there is) how can the leaders of our country send a message to the nation that it is alright to expose one's nakedness in public? This is the unspoken message being relayed by these life-size naked statues.
May I remind my fellow Jamaicans that because of sin man has mitigated his privilege to walk naked. During the time of innocence, the Bible says that "the man and woman were both naked, and were not ashamed." (Genesis 2:25).
After they had disobeyed God, they realised they were naked and made a futile effort to cover themselves. God, seeing their inadequacy, "made coats of skins, and clothed them." (Genesis 3:21). Since that day, man is required to keep his nakedness private.
Humanity can never return to the age of innocence. It is just not possible! We can, however, retain our dignity by following God's provision.
There is too much evil being promoted in the name of art and culture. 'O Shame, where is thy blush?'
I am, etc.,
IVY HARVEY
St. Catherine
