EDITORIAL - On hurricane watch
As we went to press last night, there remained every expectation that Jamaica would suffer a devastating blow from Hurricane Dean. Whichever path it takes today, whether a direct hit on the island as forecast by meteorologists, or veering slightly to the north or south, the country is still likely to suffer significant damage to its physical infrastructure.
Cultism and Jamaica's politics
I read with interest, the article entitled 'Cult politics - clergymen say party supporters will do anything to show allegiance', appeared in the Friday, August 3, issue of The Gleaner Online. (Gabbidon)
A fifth column of divided allegiances
Readers will know that I care very little for the opinions of Jamaicans who live overseas. My view is that their chosen place of domicile instantly disqualifies them from having any voice in Jamaican current affairs. They should run for office over there. (Ritch)
Stormy elections
These elections are so close they could end up in a stalemate. The notion of any mate at all is repugnant to the average Jamaican, especially since a split in the middle often causes trouble.(Taylor)
The wisdom of the crowd
Democracy is arguably mankind's greatest political invention. It embraces the notion that government should be 'of the people' while emphasising the importance of the individual in the process. Indeed, it is that paradox that renders it both sublime and banal. (Wilson)
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