Dear Editor,
The recent political ranting and raving by officials of the the People's National Party (PNP) about the Leader of the Opposition Andrew Holness's house leaves much to be desired.
The PNP is busy patting itself on the back for passing 10 consecutive International Monetary Fund (IMF) tests, and achieving macro-economic stability is all well and good. The future prospects for Jamaica are looking up. The aim is now to go for growth. What are the results from this economic growth that we crave to attain but has eluded us over the last 25 years? Wealth and prosperity.
When this is present, prosperous people tend to go for the best. They go for the best cars, houses, clothes, food, etc. Countries like the UK, USA, and Canada add hundreds of new millionaires every year to their rich list -- see Forbes Magazine. It is rich countries that fund the IMF, World Bank, etc. So if the aim of the PNP is to achieve significant economic growth, which will then achieve prosperity for the people, then why chastise someone who has achieved this already?
There is no glory in poverty. It is because of poverty that 19 babies died in a broken-down health system crying out for resources. It is because of poverty that we have one of the highest murder rates in the world. Let us embrace a psychology of wealth creation. Let us love and respect the wealthy and prosperous in our society, as they are the ones who create the opportunities. Let us, as a people, emancipate ourselves from mental slavery as only we can free our minds.
Phillip Harrison
Old Harbour, St Catherine
phbravo2@gmail.com
No glory in poverty
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The recent political ranting and raving by officials of the the People's National Party (PNP) about the Leader of the Opposition Andrew Holness's house leaves much to be desired.
The PNP is busy patting itself on the back for passing 10 consecutive International Monetary Fund (IMF) tests, and achieving macro-economic stability is all well and good. The future prospects for Jamaica are looking up. The aim is now to go for growth. What are the results from this economic growth that we crave to attain but has eluded us over the last 25 years? Wealth and prosperity.
When this is present, prosperous people tend to go for the best. They go for the best cars, houses, clothes, food, etc. Countries like the UK, USA, and Canada add hundreds of new millionaires every year to their rich list -- see Forbes Magazine. It is rich countries that fund the IMF, World Bank, etc. So if the aim of the PNP is to achieve significant economic growth, which will then achieve prosperity for the people, then why chastise someone who has achieved this already?
There is no glory in poverty. It is because of poverty that 19 babies died in a broken-down health system crying out for resources. It is because of poverty that we have one of the highest murder rates in the world. Let us embrace a psychology of wealth creation. Let us love and respect the wealthy and prosperous in our society, as they are the ones who create the opportunities. Let us, as a people, emancipate ourselves from mental slavery as only we can free our minds.
Phillip Harrison
Old Harbour, St Catherine
phbravo2@gmail.com
No glory in poverty
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