Dear Editor,
A leadership race is clearly on, and the incumbent repeatedly states that he is up for and unafraid of the challenge. What is clear is that his palace guards are either afraid of the challenge or feel they should not have to be put through the bother of facing their delegates.
Some clearly feel that they can think for the delegates and, as one MP says, he instructs his delegates and they follow his instructions. Sort of makes you wonder why, if that is so, there is so much emotion on his part. But then again, he is always so, isn't he?
Both political parties suffer from a lack of renewal, hence the paltry offerings to the Jamaican electorate. The same tired souls regurgitated until old age forces what should have happened long before. Thank God for old age.
The PNP and the JLP are of utmost importance to us, as they are the only credible pathways to power. Therefore this election is important. It does not really matter who wins this contest, but if the election is permitted to take place free and fair, then Jamaica wins.
It would signal a shift from the situation where a leader had to die or be at the end of his career to set a challenge in motion. Yes, the JLP has been here before, but this time it is somewhat different. Also, it needs to be repeated so it becomes acceptable and common. Hopefully in both parties.
Leadership demands that the palace guards be kept on their chains. Allow the delegates to have their day at the polls. Have faith in the collective wisdom of the people. The rest of us have had to and we have come to know that, though not perfect, it's better than the alternative.
Eliot Penn
Kingston 5
Chain the palace guards; let the people vote
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A leadership race is clearly on, and the incumbent repeatedly states that he is up for and unafraid of the challenge. What is clear is that his palace guards are either afraid of the challenge or feel they should not have to be put through the bother of facing their delegates.
Some clearly feel that they can think for the delegates and, as one MP says, he instructs his delegates and they follow his instructions. Sort of makes you wonder why, if that is so, there is so much emotion on his part. But then again, he is always so, isn't he?
Both political parties suffer from a lack of renewal, hence the paltry offerings to the Jamaican electorate. The same tired souls regurgitated until old age forces what should have happened long before. Thank God for old age.
The PNP and the JLP are of utmost importance to us, as they are the only credible pathways to power. Therefore this election is important. It does not really matter who wins this contest, but if the election is permitted to take place free and fair, then Jamaica wins.
It would signal a shift from the situation where a leader had to die or be at the end of his career to set a challenge in motion. Yes, the JLP has been here before, but this time it is somewhat different. Also, it needs to be repeated so it becomes acceptable and common. Hopefully in both parties.
Leadership demands that the palace guards be kept on their chains. Allow the delegates to have their day at the polls. Have faith in the collective wisdom of the people. The rest of us have had to and we have come to know that, though not perfect, it's better than the alternative.
Eliot Penn
Kingston 5
Chain the palace guards; let the people vote
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