Dear Editor,
I cringe at the callousness and disregard for the sanctity of human life among some individuals in our society, as displayed in Norwood, St James, some days ago.
To make the mark visible of a change in Government and the way government performs, it would be refreshing and my delight to see a different approach to dealing with such gruesome acts. If we are going to grow economically, as posited by Prime Minister Andrew Holness, a clear signal must be sent to all criminals within our borders, and those who even dream of fostering criminal intents, that it’s not business as usual.
The killing of three people, reportedly due to a disagreement over a phone, is senseless, to say the least, and has no place in our society. Hence, I urge the new ministers of justice and national security to coordinate their efforts and do all in their power to make an example of those involved.
Those idlers with high-powered rifles but a low sense of civic pride should be ferreted out from their hiding holes, arrested, tried, imprisoned, and the keys thrown away. The trial should be placed as a priority in the court, tried as soon as possible, publicised nationally, and the sentences handed down should be befitting of the dastardly act they committed. The sentences should then be published throughout media houses and in all national papers on the front page.
Let’s do away with the current snail-paced justice system and deal with this matter speedily. In a few seconds all three were gunned down. Do not follow the present trend of trial which may happen up to five years after the fact. Act decisively! It is the quickest way to send a message to criminals that the times have changed.
I urge all concerned in authority to make an example of the Norwood murderers.
Acts like these are damaging to our brand name and prestige as a country. It must not be allowed to go unpunished.
Joseph Edwards
seraphins_arch@yahoo.com
I cringe at the callousness and disregard for the sanctity of human life among some individuals in our society, as displayed in Norwood, St James, some days ago.
To make the mark visible of a change in Government and the way government performs, it would be refreshing and my delight to see a different approach to dealing with such gruesome acts. If we are going to grow economically, as posited by Prime Minister Andrew Holness, a clear signal must be sent to all criminals within our borders, and those who even dream of fostering criminal intents, that it’s not business as usual.
The killing of three people, reportedly due to a disagreement over a phone, is senseless, to say the least, and has no place in our society. Hence, I urge the new ministers of justice and national security to coordinate their efforts and do all in their power to make an example of those involved.
Those idlers with high-powered rifles but a low sense of civic pride should be ferreted out from their hiding holes, arrested, tried, imprisoned, and the keys thrown away. The trial should be placed as a priority in the court, tried as soon as possible, publicised nationally, and the sentences handed down should be befitting of the dastardly act they committed. The sentences should then be published throughout media houses and in all national papers on the front page.
Let’s do away with the current snail-paced justice system and deal with this matter speedily. In a few seconds all three were gunned down. Do not follow the present trend of trial which may happen up to five years after the fact. Act decisively! It is the quickest way to send a message to criminals that the times have changed.
I urge all concerned in authority to make an example of the Norwood murderers.
Acts like these are damaging to our brand name and prestige as a country. It must not be allowed to go unpunished.
Joseph Edwards
seraphins_arch@yahoo.com