Dear Editor,
An article was published on March 28, 2014 entitled 'DCS to decide if Kartel can record while incarcerated' and it has become a very controversial issue among the populace. Some are of the view that this should not be allowed while others disagree.
I sincerely believe that we in Jamaica maintain a lot of double standards. Many were not against Jah Cure (Sycatore Alcock) recording while he was incarcerated yet they are against Vybz Kartel. Many of us, including myself, believe the lyrical content of Vybz Kartel's music is very inappropriate and it affects the society in one way or another. However, I think we should be fair in our judgements. If we have a standard it should be maintained right across the board; therefore, it is unfair then to consent to one artiste recording while incarcerated.
In the article, Justice Campbell stated that: "In a previous matter, when a person was convicted had some artistic talent certain things were done. It needs to be found out whether, in fact, it was open to the court for any of those proceeds gained could go to repairing any of the damage to the relatives of the deceased." Should it be allowed based on this premise? What if the lyrical content was closely monitored, can we then say it should be allowed?
Let us be realistic and not allow emotions to cloud our judgement. I must express that he was indeed found guilty and certain rights and privileges should be stripped from him which include recording music. However, this discussion is indicative of the bias and double standard that is rampant in our society. Because one may reason that the privilege should have been stripped from Jah Curre, but it was not. Just critiquing not criticising.
Kenroy Davis
kenroy_davis13@yahoo.com
If it's good for Cure, it's good for the Boss
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An article was published on March 28, 2014 entitled 'DCS to decide if Kartel can record while incarcerated' and it has become a very controversial issue among the populace. Some are of the view that this should not be allowed while others disagree.
I sincerely believe that we in Jamaica maintain a lot of double standards. Many were not against Jah Cure (Sycatore Alcock) recording while he was incarcerated yet they are against Vybz Kartel. Many of us, including myself, believe the lyrical content of Vybz Kartel's music is very inappropriate and it affects the society in one way or another. However, I think we should be fair in our judgements. If we have a standard it should be maintained right across the board; therefore, it is unfair then to consent to one artiste recording while incarcerated.
In the article, Justice Campbell stated that: "In a previous matter, when a person was convicted had some artistic talent certain things were done. It needs to be found out whether, in fact, it was open to the court for any of those proceeds gained could go to repairing any of the damage to the relatives of the deceased." Should it be allowed based on this premise? What if the lyrical content was closely monitored, can we then say it should be allowed?
Let us be realistic and not allow emotions to cloud our judgement. I must express that he was indeed found guilty and certain rights and privileges should be stripped from him which include recording music. However, this discussion is indicative of the bias and double standard that is rampant in our society. Because one may reason that the privilege should have been stripped from Jah Curre, but it was not. Just critiquing not criticising.
Kenroy Davis
kenroy_davis13@yahoo.com
If it's good for Cure, it's good for the Boss
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