THE EDITOR, Sir:HAITI'S PRESENT crisis which resulted in boatloads of Haitians fleeing to our shores for refuge was now sufficient to the prophetic words share one another's burden.
This summarised the message of Jamaica's Prime Minister and Chairman of CARICOM, the Most Hon. P.J. Patterson and also thousands of others in Jamaica and around the world. But, here and there, you hear murmuring, that they should be turned away.
Although our economy is under pressure, how could anyone be so heartless to send them back on such a perilous journey of suffering and possible death?
In the gospel of St. Matthew chapter 25 v 35-36 are these words, "for when I was hungry, you gave me food; when thirsty, you gave me drink, when I was a stranger you took me into your home; when naked, you clothed me; when I was ill you came to my help, when in prison you visited me."
At the time of writing this letter to the Editor, it was reported that 103 Haitians refugees are already in the island seeking asylum, they are in need of love and care.
As one line in a hymn goes "shall not we thy sorrows share".
Thank you, Jamaica, for the compassion shown.
I am, etc.,
E.N. PERKINS
P.O. Box 415
Mandeville
