The Editor, Sir:
In reference to the article published on December 16, 2002, entitled "Bring
in the investments, Mr. Seaga:"
Like the author, I agree that for "love of country" we should all work together
to bring about economic growth, real change and advancement for Jamaica. However,
how do you propose that Mr. Seaga would instil the necessary confidence in the
potential investors. He is not in a position to direct the establishment of
to necessary fiscal and economic climate that he believes will work.
If you had no confidence that the Government is capable of good stewardship
of the affairs of this country would you, or could you, extend such confidence
to investors to come and invest in Jamaica? If your answer is yes, then what
are your views on deception versus integrity?
I believe that the ball is in the 'people's court' where it has always been.
Not Mr. Seaga's and not Mr. Patterson's, for that matter. Until we demand more
of our politicians and of ourselves, and until we become committed to a belief
system that will make us all better people we will not have started rolling
that ball.The ball is in your court, in my court and in our neighbour's court,
as much as it is in anybody else's
I am etc,
CARLTON LAWRENCE
clawrence@colis.comKingston
