Dear Editor,

The interview with Leah Tavares-Finson was interesting to read. Leah, a controversial young woman from a prominent Jamaican family, is perceived as troubled or rebellious, so finally here comes an interview to set the record straight.

There have been many rumours (in certain circles), over the years concerning her associations, and recently she hit the headlines again, when police raided a house in the volatile area of Kintyre and found her.

The interview sought to address several issues and perceptions, or misperceptions. It was hoped that the interviewer would have probed much deeper. After all, her father, JLP politician and noted attorney Tom Tavares-Finson, represented ‘Dudus’ for quite some time before realising the serious conflict of interest which could potentially throw the Government into even more controversy.

The interview itself was mind boggling. Of particular note was Miss Tavares-Finson’s perception of ‘Dudus’, what he was able to achieve, and what actually happened over the past several months in the country which made global headlines.

Leah praised ‘Dudus’, yet repeatedly avoided answering questions as to his means, and it appears she was at a loss as to why he is currently incarcerated, facing very serious charges in the USA.

To revere ‘Dudus’ and to suggest he has done what many local politicians couldn’t do is insulting to all Jamaicans who have any hope at all for the country and its future. As a student of political science, Miss Tavares-Finson should try to understand why societies have laws in the first place.

Leah is obviously misguided, and is out of touch with reality.

She is young, interesting, and appears to be socially conscious so there is still a glimmer of hope. It is unfortunate though, when one can see the picture from one angle only, as it suits us personally, conveniently blanking out everything else. This is actually quite selfish, misguided and also rather uneducated.

P Chin

chin_p@yahoo.com

Canada