LETTER OF THE DAY - Playing politics like cry babies
THE EDITOR, Sir: IN ALL my days of watching politicians, I have never seen such a bunch of cry babies. In days gone by, politics was played with no legal holds barred. A man could call his opponent by any name the law allowed, and if the targeted person was armed...
Crisis training for teachers
THE EDITOR, Sir: PLEASE ALLOW me to comment on the letter to The Editor captioned 'Teachers' right to self-defence' in the Wednesday Gleaner of November 21. While that avenue seems the logical human thing to do in our environment of increasing fear, it would be a serious mistake...
The language of politics
THE EDITOR, Sir: NO ONE would seriously disagree with the editorial titled 'Bipartisan summits must be preserved' that appeared in the November 21, Internet edition of the Jamaica Gleaner. However, the casual manner in which the unfortunate remarks of Prime Minister...
A mere red herring
THE EDITOR, Sir: I AM very much in support of your editorial this morning (November 20). Prof. Vasciannie is very qualified for the post of Solicitor General in many fields, notably international law and constitutional law. The fact that he does not have a track record...
Problems with investment
The Editor, Sir: Sometime ago I attended a seminar in Ocho Rios on the Private Sector Development Programme with a topic 'Cost Sharing Business Development Services'. After careful examination the amount of documentation was so much that instead of hiring...
Climate change and the south coast
The Editor, Sir: We wish to correct an article reported in your newspaper on Friday November 9, 2007 concerning the vulnerability of Jamaica's south coast to climate change. It was reported that much of the south coast was below seven metres, and attributed this to Prof...
Fight for a moral society
The Editor, sir: In regard to lewd music and low morals I appreciate the response of Mr. Ferguson (dated Nov. 15, 2007). However, I believe that if it is not dead, it can be restored. I believe that lying deep within us is the will power inherited...
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