Jamaica Gleaner Letters
Published: Monday Thursday | January 1, 2009
LETTER OF THE DAY - Police officers and the 'daggering' in May Pen
The Editor, Sir:This is an open letter to the commander, Area Three Police - Clarendon.Dear Sir:Please bear with me as I relate an experience that I had on December 25, as I travelled through the Frankfield square....
Religious genocide
The Editor, Sir: Most of the evil done in the world, present as well as past, was done for material gain. Often these acts were done behind a shield of religion. When one religion, faith or group of people regards ...
Another Gloudon pantomime?
The Editor, Sir:I read a 'thumbs-up' review of this year's national pantomime in your December 31 publication and several questions came to mind. There is no doubt that Barbara Gloudon is one of the finest playwrights and long-standing keen observers of...
What about other children?
The Editor, Sir:I read with some concern how Children's Advocate Mary Clarke wishes to meet this week with the 19-year-old mother who abandoned her child to seek answers from her.My question to Ms Clarke is what about the other 6,000 plus children ...
Deportees and sociological purging
The EDITOR, Sir:Let me begin by stating that not all deportees were sent back to Jamaica because of a criminal past, and certainly not all of our brothers and sisters who have been sent back to our shores have been involved in criminal activity since...
Deplorable cruelty to animals
The Editor, Sir: I write on behalf of veterinarians and all those who care for animals regardless of their type, age, breed, nature or perceived usefulness to humans. We are utterly horrified by the cruel act that was carried out by individuals who threw a dog tied...
