Dear Editor,

I read an article recently in the Jamaica Observer, titled ‘If you don’t vote, don’t complain’. I must express that I am in disagreement with the writer. Not because I don’t vote doesn’t mean I have no right to express my disagreement with the Government if it is not living up to its mandate.

Why shouldn’t a decent law-abiding citizen, who is active in nation-building and paying his or her taxes complain when the Government is doing rubbish and ignoring the needs of the people? If people are paying taxes, they have all right to complain when they see that their money is not being put to good use. Who would invest in a project or programme if it will not be beneficial? And if you happen to invest in a programme, and you see your investment going to waste, why should you not complain?

People are not voting because the Government is not giving them any reason to vote. And, in light of the recent happenings vis-à-vis the Andrew Holness saga, it is clear that our democracy is in danger. The Jamaica Labour Party is in no position to compete in the next general election if they don’t get their act together. It is such a sad situation. This proves the saying true, ‘if you spit in the sky, it will fall in your face’.

Kenroy Davis

Clark’s Town PO

kenroy_davis13@yahoo.com