Enforce the death penalty

It is my opinion that the Government must take the fight to the criminal elements in our society.

Desperate times call for desperate measures.

What about the many children who are now orphans because of a few rebellious subjects who are enemies to peace? What about the many mothers who lost their sons and daughters as a result of a few people who show no regard for law and order? How many more must die before we take back our country from those who have no fear of God, far less man? Every time this topic comes up, there are those who will oppose.

Of course that is their right.

However, what about the victims, the widows and orphans, do they not have rights too? I am in full support of the Government implementing the death penalty.

The death penalty is enshrined in our laws. The time has come when decent law-abiding citizens must take a stand.

Those who commit murder, once convicted, must face the consequences of their actions.

Of course, expect to hear from human rights organisations, Amnesty International and other organisations which do not agree with the death penalty.

But how long must we continue to feed these convicted criminals with three square meals at taxpayers’ expense? I understand that an inmate on death row recently ordered lobster and shrimp as if he felt he was vacationing at the Hilton Trinidad.

Enough is enough. Citizens should not have to live in fear of being the next victim of crime. I call on the entire Parliament to convene an emergency sitting to bring this issue to the forefront.

Welcome aboard Ramesh Maharaj.

However, the police must first detect and arrest the killers.

Next there should be a speedy trial.

Over to you Mr Prime Minister.

We must not fiddle while Rome burns.

Cyril Laing via email