The Causeway controversy
published: Thursday | April 14, 2005

THE EDITOR, Sir:

A LOT has been said on this topic already, but nowhere has it been mentioned that either the users of this new road will pay for it or everyone who pays taxes in Jamaica will pay. It's that simple! I can't imagine that the present government will risk upsetting any voter of Portmore, so they will soon cave in. I suppose the easiest and simplest way will be for the government to increase the licensing fees for motor vehicles and channel the extra funds collected to the toll road operator. It will either be this or some other more devious device. One way or the other, this road and bridge will be completed and paid for, which is what most residents of Portmore want anyway. It's only that some don't want to pay to use it.

Of course, the Opposition must support the protesters to fuel the fire burning under Government's tail, while hoping to pick up a few more votes in Portmore. What other explanation could there be, as there is no reasonable argument against the toll, given the alternative.

Frankly I'd rather pay a small toll to drive on a good road rather than waste many hours sitting in my car, burning fuel and subjecting myself and my vehicle to much risk and tremendous wear and tear. Evidently, some people in Portmore don't share my reasoning or my values however. They still think that they can get something for nothing. I guess it's in the genes of many people born in the 70s, so it's not their fault they think that way.

I am, etc.,

DUNCAN DAVIDSON

ddavidson@jamweb.net

Kingston 8

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