The Editor, Sir:

I've loved reggae music in all its forms from youth. However, it is unfortunate that I must agree with the government of Guyana and urge Jamaica's government and every other government who cares enough to get involved to do the same.

Whether we realise or believe it, music and the message it conveys have a tremendous influence. Let's stop glorifying violence to the impressionable and frustrated youths of the world, whether it be via music or other medium.

Violent content

If the artistes can't make money, they will change the content of their lyrics. It's not that much to ask. We can make good music without the violent content; we've done it before and there are plenty of other popular well-paid artistes doing so.

It's a simple equation: if even one artiste makes violence-ridden lyrics and even one listener is influenced by it, the consequences can be detrimental to many people's lives.

I am, etc.,

ANDRÉ LEGISTER

alegister@hotmail.com

Via Go-Jamaica