A all-time crime low
THE EDITOR, Sir: JAMAICA HAS reached an all time crime low, perhaps reaching back to 1692 when Port Royal was regarded as being the richest and wickedest place on earth.

Bridging the gap
THE EDITOR, Sir: IT IS time for us Jamaicans to bridge the gap between the people and the police force. Our policemen and women need our support, as they are the first line of defence for the citizens of Jamaica.

Clarifying case on Adams
THE EDITOR: Sir Re: The headline 'Adams cleared' in The Gleaner of February 23,2004: With reference to the article we wish to clear up any misunderstandings that may have been derived from the article and the apparent misleading information.

Worked up about extortion
THE EDITOR, Sir: WEBSTERS NEW World Dictionary, 2nd Concise Edition: 'Extort' ­ to get (money etc.) by violence, threats, misuse of authority etc.

Charity begins at home
THE EDITOR, Sir: I AM very concerned that Jamaica has taken up the enormous task of caring for the Haitian refugees. There are so many homeless and mentally-ill persons roaming the streets.

Homosexuality, mental illness
THE EDITOR, Sir: ALL MAJOR American mental health associations have affirmed that homosexuality is not a mental illness.

Making informed decisions
THE EDITOR, Sir: IT HAS been said that where individuals are uninformed, the thing to do is not ignore them but inform so that they can then, hopefully, make informed decisions.