The Editor, Sir:

Upon reading the article written by Paul Williams in The Sunday Gleaner of June 3, I must say I was grossly appalled at his lack of finesse and consideration for people and their lifestyles.

As a former resident and sporadic visitor to this 'disappearing town', allow me to explain that the reason so many of us have decided to move on and do something productive with our lives is because we know that in order to help our hometown, we have to gain the necessary education and skills to do so.

Unlike other towns in Jamaica, the young people in Borobridge have decided that resorting to violence because of their inability to get what we want, is not the way to go. I have to assume, from your disturbing statements, that you think we should remain stagnant and not do anything to better ourselves and our hometown, Borobridge.

Did you care to interview any of the responsible citizens of this small town as opposed to resorting to the lyrics of a 10-year-old boy who obviously has not completed a reasonable level of education? How about the Sunday School teacher, or the teachers of the local basic school?

This level of irresponsibility and unprofessional behavior on your part is astounding. Should the current residents, sir, live in despair and fear, realising that according to you, all the other residents, and even the ghosts, have disappeared?

No, Mr. Williams, that will not happen. What will happen though, is that they will continue to live quiet and peaceful lives in a community that has been home to so many young people and will be, to many of us I am sure, after we decide to retire.

I hope you never pass through Borobridge Mr. Williams, for the ghosts will surely have you then. My grandparents and other friends buried there will take you up as a personal project should you decide to pass through.

I am, etc;

Lezonne Codner

lezzyc@gmail.com