Do something about it
On the way to a wedding reception recently, one of the joys of life was quickly stemmed by one of the hurts. There it was, the news, announcing that 30 persons have died since the start of the week. Thirty people in three days? And we are not at war? I could not stop imagining what 30 bodies look like lying on the ground.
Come on. I must admit the coin phrase ‘crime and violence’ seem to have become a regular part of our society. But when are we actually going to do something about this? It is becoming ever more apparent that it is not business as usual. However, in terms of the reaction of our leaders, they make it seem like it is.
Neither the leader of opposition nor the prime minister was able to engender any real hope or sense of security. Our government needs an overall. If you see the hope, tell me.
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OF-COURSE WE ARE AT WAR WITH OURSELVES. MENTALLY PHYSICALLY AND SPIRITUALLY. WE ARE A TORMENTED PEOPLE. WE ARE LOST WE ARE CRYING OUT. AND THE ONLY VOICES WE HEAR FROM THOSE DEVELOP COUNTRIES IS; ” WE WILL LEND YOU MORE AND WE WILL SELL YOU MORE DESTRUCTIVE WEAPONS TO FINISHED OFF YOURSELVES.”
WE HAVE LEADERS WHO ARE NOT SO GOOD AT STRATEGY. DEVELOPED COUNTRIES ARE VERY GOOD AT IT. THEY PLATED US LIKE A GOOD DOMINO GAME. AND THAT’S WHAT WE SHOULD BE TRYING TO ADOPT. THE DOMINO EFFECT TO THINGS. IF WE DON’T WE WILL BE FOREVER LOST.
I can say it is not just a “Jamaica problem” crime is on the increase even in places that had very little. Signs of the times!
Sue
Sorry to say: you are talking nonsense- it is a Jamaican problem and the more we hide and pretend that it is not, then the less chance we have of addressing this. Strategy-yes clearly we need a national strategy to confront this genocide. Maybe they should read out the names of the victims in parliament every morning, or at least once/week- extreme maybe, but the politicians should not be allowed to sweep issues under the carpet.
If we are at war just what are we fighting for? I think the problem is that our government has failed us miserably. Why? Because the reason why we form societies is to be safe which is the responsibility of government. So if a government cannot provide a safe environment for its people to grow then what we have ladies and gentlemen is a society that cannot be govern. If we can fool ourselves into thinking that it is not just a Jamaican problem because to that is not helping we should be on the streets in protest.
I said it is not JUST a Jamaica problem meaning other smaller islands are starting to feel the pinch too. Sometimes it is worth it to read and think about what you are reading….at the same time.