THE EDITOR, Sir:

What do we have to say about our justice system in Jamaica?

How do we rate this system? Are our people getting good service? Do we really have a justice system in Jamaica?

If the answer is yes, then why do people keep on calling out so frequently for justice?

Aren't we tired of hearing the people's cry for justice? nd it seems like no one is listening to their cry, especially the poor ones. Sad, sad!

We need strength - something like the power and strength of a Samson - to mash down injustice in Jamaica. We need something like the force and power of a Hurricane Gilbert to sweep away injustice and corruption from the land.

We need a mighty force to dethrone worldly wisemen from their throne of disgrace, and to set up a better throne of justice.

Poor people seem to be deprived of justice and their voices are seldom being heard. But we need to remember the story of Divy (the rich man) and Lazarus in St Luke 16:20-31.

Underrating people

Let me ask this big question: Why on God's Earth poor people are so underrated in Jamaica? And why do we always wait until someone becomes famous or popular (have money) before we see them as worthwhile, important human beings?

Why do we keep on seeing them as a nobody unless they reach the landmark of greatness? This is a terrible disease that is worse than AIDS. Let us ask God for forgiveness for we know not what we do.

Whatever I said earlier on has nothing to do with violence or bitterness, but the demand for justice, peace, love, respect and oneness. I'm begging you, please, in the name of an 'impartial God, don't wait until a person reaches the heights of greatness (become famous or popular, or have a lot of money) before we see them as precious and important human beings.

It should never be when it is said that Jamaica is a Christian country; when so many churches and prayer warriors are in this land.

I am, etc.,

DONALD J. McKOY

Spanish Town