Dear Editor,
I hope I heard correctly when I listened to the news this morning (Wednesday). I am sure I heard an item which said that Homer Davis, the losing Jamaica Labour Party candidate in St James Southern in the just-concluded general election, said that he would not challenge the magisterial recount which had resulted in Derrick Kellier of the People’s National Party winning the seat.
If that is really factual, then I heartily applaud Homer Davis on his position, as it demonstrates that graciousness, decency and common sense are still alive in our island, even if not often on display in the political arena.
After the magisterial recount, Davis lost by 62 votes and apparently others were encouraging him to take his case further because there was an issue of some ballots — 18 I think — which they believed should not have been counted. However, Davis’s argument, simple and logical, was that the votes in question could not have changed the final result.
I have to say that I was already impressed by Davis, when, at the time the result of the recount was announced, he said words to the effect that he was proud of the campaign he had run to make the race so close — losing by only 62 votes. He said he would continue to work with and for the people of the constituency and looked forward to the next election when he felt sure he would be the victorious candidate. What a refreshing change. If we could only find others of that ilk.
Godspeed, Homer Davis, you have lit a candle in Jamaica’s dark political landscape. Jamaica needs many more like you.
Stephen Harrison
St Mary
stepharrison28@gmail.com
I hope I heard correctly when I listened to the news this morning (Wednesday). I am sure I heard an item which said that Homer Davis, the losing Jamaica Labour Party candidate in St James Southern in the just-concluded general election, said that he would not challenge the magisterial recount which had resulted in Derrick Kellier of the People’s National Party winning the seat.
If that is really factual, then I heartily applaud Homer Davis on his position, as it demonstrates that graciousness, decency and common sense are still alive in our island, even if not often on display in the political arena.
After the magisterial recount, Davis lost by 62 votes and apparently others were encouraging him to take his case further because there was an issue of some ballots — 18 I think — which they believed should not have been counted. However, Davis’s argument, simple and logical, was that the votes in question could not have changed the final result.
I have to say that I was already impressed by Davis, when, at the time the result of the recount was announced, he said words to the effect that he was proud of the campaign he had run to make the race so close — losing by only 62 votes. He said he would continue to work with and for the people of the constituency and looked forward to the next election when he felt sure he would be the victorious candidate. What a refreshing change. If we could only find others of that ilk.
Godspeed, Homer Davis, you have lit a candle in Jamaica’s dark political landscape. Jamaica needs many more like you.
Stephen Harrison
St Mary
stepharrison28@gmail.com