The crucifixion and resurrection of TT?

In the face of rising crime they tend to shift the blame on our attitude — a response that if not incorrect is insensitive to the victims of crime as well as their friends and family, co-workers and neighbours.

The loss of law and order continues to erode our faith in the Government as it continues to fail to convince us that it understands our fears and frustrations.

We as a nation are appealing for a positive programme for the restoration of a society of decency and order. The Government must assume a major role in the fight against violence and senseless killings. The Prime Minister must exert moral leadership, reinforcing the importance of respect for law and contempt towards those who continue to violate it by committing murder and other violent and heinous crimes. Harsher penalties must be imposed on convicted murderers and rapists.

The primary duty of any government is the safety and security of its citizenry and loss of law and order due to gang warfare is the most visible sign that a government has failed.

Those in authority and even citizens of this country continue to make statements about the crime situation that make them appear to be siding with the supposed villains rather than their victims.

Who or what do we turn to in the face of this crisis? During this Easter season the resurrection of Christ provides a semblance of hope.

We are now called to be a resurrection nation; we will rise above kidnappings and murders. The tomb is empty and this directly means our nation should also be emptied of all the murderers and criminals that create a barrier between us and peace.

This will be achieved by enforcing the death penalty on convicted murderers and rapists and that will send a strong message that these crimes will not go unpunished.

The negative influences may never be completely destroyed because of the attitude of those in authority, but we as individuals can continue to dream and do all in our power to rise above all obstacles and live a life of success.

Having recently been the victim of an arson attack against my home in Chaguanas, I have decided to rise above the violence, pettiness, immaturity, senselessness and cowardice of my enemies and have decided to travel the world sharing the message to millions, with speaking engagements and my very own motivational CD, that we can positively impact the world by daring to dream and rising above the evil influences that are designed to destroy us and prevent us from living our dreams.

SIMON WRIGHT Chaguanas