Flirting with danger

THE EDITOR: If anyone observed the articles that I have written to the editor in the past, they would have noticed that, not only are they few, but they are also far between — and most importantly, my writings are centered around specific areas of national life eg crime, poverty and the excuse that passes for leaders in this country.

Of late, because of the latter, I have had to put pen to paper much more frequently than I would care to do! In the news recently, someone — I wish not to mention his name because of the disdain with which I regard him, stood in our national parliament chamber and warned: “I don’t threaten anybody, I am telling you that your security cannot be guaranteed.” The gentleman ended by saying to a government minister “you will be the first one we’ll deal with.” And we wonder why our youths are so violent, delinquent and crime-oriented? Need we look further?

The general decline in the moral fabric of our society did not just occur yesterday, it started a very long time ago, and the people in this country contribute to this decline by electing these characters to represent us. I would like to advise the goodly gentleman that he is flirting with danger - the price of which, I am certain he is not prepared to pay. Need I remind you of how easy it was for some to fly to Grenada when trouble began? A word to the wise is sufficient!

GARNET JESSOP
San Juan