A litany of fearsI grew up in an era when even though we were for the most part materially deprived, we had hopes of at least living to see greater times, and perhaps even more prosperous ones.
These days I am afraid even to leave my home for fear of not been allowed to return. I am afraid of sending my children to school, for fear of not seeing them alive again. I am afraid of starting an addition to my house for fear of having to face extortionists.
I am afraid of taking public transportation for fear of being robbed, stepping on the wrong person's shoes and being physically assaulted, or taking the wrong taxi, lest it be a robot, with white plates, and they drive recklessly, and have me damaged without any chance for redress.
I am 31 years of age and I can easily draw on a litany of fears. I am appealing to all stakeholders alike to let us all unite to take back Jamaica and end this madness.
- Bradley R. Robinson
bradleyrobinson74@yahoo.com
Devon Dick should shut upAs a former law enforcement officer it is always interesting to see how all of the so-called professionals have no clue how to do their own jobs but have intimate knowledge of how to do policing.
The article in your newspaper (July 3) written by Devon Dick is hilarious and smacks of the arrogance that has permeated the Jamaican culture by all those who have a little 'bully' pulpit.
The good reverend, and I use this term loosely, needs to go preach forgiveness, humility, and loyalty to his flock if he has one and leave the policing to the hardworking dedicated people who put their lives on the line day in day out.
His arrogance knows no bounds , using words like jumpy. I would like to see his degree in criminology, failing which he should shut up.
- Mike Beckle
excellence3@verizon.net
The American nightmareWith regard to the letter 'Abused Workers', Jamaicans are not the only ones treated this way. Please don'tthink that all Americans are living the 'American dream' because they are not.
The USA has a very high poverty rate. There are many Americans living and working in the same conditions, with no help. Paying $65 a week for rent is nothing compared to what the majority of Americans pay a month for rent and utilities.
I have lived and worked here all my life and every day I wish for a way out. I do pretty well but what do you get in return? Not much. Please know that if you are not rich and white in the U.S.A. you will have some type of struggle. Regardless of how much and hard you work, it always seems like you can never get ahead. High taxes, insurance, utilities, rent/mortgage, it never ends. Living here is not as sweet as everyone thinks.
- Carla
Bridgeport, CT
