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Letters to the Editor
We want 'the whole truth and nothing but the truth'
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Dear Editor,
There are many Jamaicans who think that the Manatt, Phelps & Phillips issue should be laid to rest. I'm one Jamaican who thinks the pressure should be kept on the government so as to get the whole truth. Many may say that the growth in the economy and the the reduction in crime should be making headlines and not the MPP issue. Rubbish! The government was elected to stabilise and grow the economy and also to address all national issues that affect the life of Jamaicans, including crime.
The government should not expect a pat on the shoulder to carry out these functions.
They should not expect the people to praise them for doing what they are supposed to do. The MPP issue is worth discussing so that the people of Jamaica can know the truth. Most Jamaicans believe MPP when they declared that they were engaged by the Government of Jamaica. Only the JLP seems to think otherwise. We all know that MPP will not lie to the US government due to the severe sanctions that will follow if they do. The engagement of MPP to lobby the US on behalf of allegedly the Western Hemisphere's most notorious crimminal is worth discussing. It is the JLP government which refused to sign the extradition in the first place, and that led to mayhem in May. This MPP issue is a Jamaican matter, not a JLP nor PNP problem. The government and the JLP are not owners of this country. They are servants. The power lies in the hands of the Jamaican people and most of us are saying to the PM that all that he has said doesn't add up. I'm not affiliated to any party. I'm a Jamaican who will continue to demand the truth from the Bruce Golding-led government. This MPP issue is not a nine-day wonder, it will be a hot topic until the truth is aired.
Dean James
Manchester, Mandeville
mrdeanjames28@hotmail.co.uk
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8/31/2010
Well said Mr. James, well said. It is unbelievable that these people in whose hands the people have placed the country's affairs can behave in such a callous manner; with a different story every day! I wonder if they even think through the baloney excuses they utter. If it were a "first world" country, a straight jail! Business tycoon Conrad Black from Canada just did a sentence for similar obstruction. Until someone is held ACCOUNTABLE, this Bredda Anancy decetful behavior will haunt Jamaica.
8/31/2010
@Anthony Clarke i couldnt agree w/ you more those are illegitimate questions & im very surprised these questions were not asked or addressed on a broader scale. I always held the belief that the unrest in West Kingston was the reason Mr.Coke waved his right for an extradition hearing & willingly turned himself over to the americans. I firmly believe the matter of the WEST KINGSTON unrest should have been addressed w/ mr coke before he was turned over to the americans b.c this was treason.
8/31/2010
"Brain" Allen if what you say is true - that the country grew 2.5% under sista p then where is the evidence? Why weren't we better off? Who teef it?
8/31/2010
Truth? Unfortunately Bruce Golding behaviour does not indicate that he is familiar with the term. The man spins, obfuscates, throw wud and twist so much he can only believe the last version.
Were it not for the unveiling of the truth via the emails we would still be in the dark about the extent of the GOJ's involvement,
Now we need to find out about the money. Who can tell us the truth about that?
8/31/2010
Yesterday we heard from Karl Samuda that no laws were broken. Was it the PNP or Mr Coke who was hellbent on overthrowing the JLP government? Who barracked Tivoli Gardens, held its populace hostage, attacked police and soldiers on legitimate duty, burnt down police stations? Or who over-rode the elected government and engaged the lobbying firm, claiming to be the Government of Jamaica? All those appear to be treasonous actions.
8/31/2010
What economic growth? How much has the economy grown by since 2007? Under the leadership of Sista P the economy grow by 2.5% in a year and a half.
8/31/2010
Well said sir. The issue is people cant seem to take their political blinkers off to look at the damage being done to the institution of government by this group of people. The MPP fisasco smells from here to eternity. All the good thing Bruce is doing he is allowing political loyalties to cloud his achievments. If the PM cant seperate his roles of leader of Jamaica and leader of his party. Then he should relinquish the title of leader of Jamaica. Their actions borders on Criminal. Resign Now.
8/31/2010
Dean, and that is what this Jamaican wants as well. I want the government to put down its political fairs, and come clean. If no laws were broken, the government should have nothing to fair. So what there might be a little embarrassment, the people might be willing to forgive knowing the government has relenquished power back to the people. At that point the government will show its determination to move us forward in the right direction.
8/31/2010
Again, until the criminal aiders and abettors in Governance are held accountable, there will be no "moving on".
These people are Servants, not Masters !.
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