Dear Editor,

I actually took the time to listen to the prime minister of Jamaica’s Budget presentation to Parliament and, as always whenever I hear her speak, I had to wonder if this is really the best Jamaica has to offer in terms of leadership.

For a moment I thought I was present at the funeral of someone whose life had no purpose and the person delivering the eulogy was trying very hard to give some kind of purpose to that person.

I had high expectations of hearing her mention the brutality of what is happening to the children of Jamaica, and had hoped that during her speech she would have mentioned a way forward in protecting these children. But sadly, that was not to be.

Instead, I came to the sad conclusion that our dear prime minister is still lost in Wonderland somewhere, and even the white rabbit has grown tired of her shenanigans and has left her out of fear of actually going stark raving mad.

Add the leader of the Opposition to the fiasco we call leadership in Jamaica and I fear that, under these circumstances, it probably would suit Jamaicans to join the fair queen in Wonderland as the reality of what is facing the country calls for serious mental health evaluation and care.

Kudos to the MPs who actually took the time to have a well-needed nap during her presentation as what they do not hear will hopefully have no effect on them and further prove them all as clowns present at a Mad Hatter’s party.

After listening to the PM’s speech, I would suggest that when the president of the USA stops by the land of crime and injustice that, instead of having her give a speech, they, out of respect for him, play a Bob Marley tune so that he does not lose his presidential mind.

Michelle Bradshaw

michelleannmariebradshaw@gmail.

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