Leave Christie alone

Recommendations for board membership are seldom transparent and it is not surprising that one person can be a member of several boards, where there is bound to be a conflict interest and questionable outcomes. To put it bluntly, leave Christie alone. His position is, perhaps, the last that has not been affected by the new rounds of politically driven administrative changes currently unfolding if you are on the other side.

On the latter, we in the Diaspora are watching events as they unfold in Jamaica. I hope that those in the current administration do not believe that they are free from our scrutiny or effect on politics there. We need change from the old vanguard of leadership that has entrenched Jamaica in the last 30 decades. We need to move forward from the 'dirty' politics that typifies third-world countries.

- Karen Woods, karenwoodsd@yahoo.com, Via Go-Jamaica

No theocracy

Thank God we do not live in a theocracy! God forbid that the likes of the Rev Al Miller should actually dictate policy. Nothing forbids Miller and the like-minded from forming their own religious party - just leave God out of your puerile pronouncements. With all its flaws and foibles, our multiparty democracy is a blessing.

- Annette Johnson, annejalaw@anbell.net,

38 Constant Spring Road,

Kingston 10

Via Go-Jamaica

Coal power

I note that Jamaica has recently shifted to the idea of using coal to meet current and future energy demands. While coal may be a good and cheap alternative, I wonder if the powers that be will take time to demand that clean, modern coal technology be used in any coal-fired power plant.

I hope that consideration will be given to who is allowed to partner in the development of any such plant, and that due consideration will also be given to the environmental track record of the country or countries to be involved. I would hate to see the sky above St Ann or elsewhere look like that of Beijing. Jamaica can and should demand first-world environmental compliance of any energy partner and make the health of the local environment a significant part of Jamaica's energy equation.

- James M. Klieg, haw@corrodes.comma, Steven's Point, WIC, USA, Via Go-Jamaica.

Re Cash Plus

I am a depositor in Cash Plus and share the same views as those outlined by the writer of the recent article. Yes, it's been six months and the public has a right to be informed about the findings by the courts. I don't think this should be swept under the rug, as it seems that's where this is heading. People have a right to know what is really happening, don't you think?

- Howard Shirley, vibesatlanta@yahoo.co3m

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