Integration
I am so moved by the essay of Myrtha Desulmé in the Sunday Gleaner of September 16, that I feel I should write right away to thank you for the exposure. I have written two pieces - 'The Roadmap' for a coordinated approach to the Caribbean, and the 'West Indian Carnival' in New York. (News caribseek.com) Both essays have advocated the same principle: one, we must come together as a people to create a true integrated zone; two, Haiti, in spite of its present squalor (because of its splendour, its history and the size of its population, must play an important role in that integration process). Kudos to Myrtha, long live the movement!
- Jean H. Charles, jeanhcharles@aol.com, Brooklyn, NY, Via Go-Jamaica
Raising the bar
I am sure that many would agree with me in saying that Mr. Golding has at least, in his various speeches, conveyed a message of hope and unity which all well thinking Jamaicans can resonate with. It's really a breath of fresh air from what we have become accustomed to. Like Mr. Golding said, not in his words, we have become so accustomed to accepting mediocrity, that we forget what standards to expect. I sincerely wish Mr. Golding all the best, as I can feel his passion for his country and as I see his detractors, even some from the media, lining up with there microscope, ready to tear him down. Continue to raise the bar Mr. Golding.
- Michael Ricketts, mikeyrick@hotmail.com
No divine right
There seem to be some people, including Mr. Arnold Bertram, who seem to believe that the People's National Party has a divine right to lead Jamaica. Democracy means that the people decide which political party leads a nation. No nation can succeed if the people continue to vote the same party or person into office, election after election. If Mr. Bertram can cite one example to refute the above statement, I may agree with his belief; otherwise, he should accept the results of the elections and move on. Mr. Bertram is a 'has-been' who should leave the political scene and leave leadership to those who respect the 'will of the people'.
- Vincent A. Johnson,
vjohnson@ebmud.com,
Rodeo, CA, U.S.A.
Via Go-Jamaica
Watchful eye
Portia Simpson Miller is full of it. How is it that she did NOT keep the same watchful eye that she is threatening to keep on her own House while the PNP were in power. I am not being partisan here, being a voter of independent ties. I vote issues, NOT party line. The rhetoric of politicians is unbelievable.
- James Creechy,
yaadman@hotmail.com,
Via Go-Jamaica
