THE EDITOR, Sir:
IT IS amazing how your readers are quick to pen their letters to the Editor at the mere mention of "tolerance and education" of all Jamaicans for basic and decent citizens rights. Sir, your best letter was published by Damian and Felicia Campbell at the Caribbean Christian Center for the Deaf and I would ask that you publish it again and complement it with an editorial of your own about the importance of citizens rights, respect and tolerance for all.
It would be easy to discriminate against this couple because they are perceived as somewhat different, but where most societies guarantee equal rights for all, and encourage respect for fellow humans and tolerance for differences, Jamaicans appear to have a problem with the same.
All citizens can make a meaningful contribution to society and reap the benefits thereof if their existence is predicated on fairness, respect and tolerance. People who leave Jamaica and pen letters from the comforts of countries that prefer not to discriminate against any of their citizens should stop invoking God, Bible and morals on Jamaicans who are attempting to finally guide their fellow citizens from 'darkness' into 'light', a process that will take time. Most of these letters shouting 'shame' etc. are written by hypocritical and selfish Jamaicans who would not return to Jamaica, where the laws and practices appear more to their liking.
However, the deaf made the point quite loudly and clear and I will quote "There are none so deaf as those who refuse to hear."
I am, etc.,
PETER LEVY
petelevy@yahoo.com
Broadway, New York City
Via Go-Jamaica
