Having read The Gleaner of October 11, 2007, I was most disturbed by the headline: Walker for commish it was a question asked it was most disturbing, and I was deeply perplexed at the very thought of this man becoming commissioner of police.

Crime and violence has become a great problem in Jamaica and will take someone with the requisite skills, experience in the field of policing and one with little or no room for error. Certainly, this man does not fit these descriptions. There have been many discrepancies in the recent general election that have not been resolved as yet. Furthermore, the amounts of errors that have been resulted from the Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) under his governance are enough to show his incompetence.

It is unfair for ambitious aspiring, bright, intelligent police officers that have committed themselves to the police force to be overlooked by the Police Service Commission.

Jamaica is going through many problems and the last thing that she needs is someone not experienced enough to tackle one of her greatest fears. Somehow, it leads me to believe that this could be politically motivated. Could it be a case of tit for tat? Let us be wise and open our eyes and wait and see how this plays out.

- P.J. Lynden, St.Catherine

Fight on all fronts

No police force operating within the ambit of a democratic system can effectively maintain law and order if the majority of the citizens decide to be lawless. Hence the need for us to encourage true religion not just in word but also in action. So for example it is not enough to send children to Sunday/Sabbath school, parents must also attend, demonstrating to our children that God is truly important to our lives. It is essential that leadership in this area comes from the upper class of society as they still give a certain amount of leadership in societal issues. We cannot afford to give up hope as we fight this monster, but as we do, let's keep the fight up on all fronts!

- S. Richards, 2 3/4 Ruthven Road, Kingston 10