Draconian solutions
I would like to to bring to the attention of Derrick Smith that if he is planning to use the same approach as his predecessors in the previous Government nothing is going to change. The crime situation in Jamaica is far past trying little 'programmes of the month' to appease the population.
He needs to meet with the Attorney-General and any other specialist on the Jamaican Constitution to see how far and 'draconian' he can go to implement the toughest measures to 'mash up' the crime business in Jamaica. A little spot check here this month and another little programme next month is not going to achieve a thing. The last Government did it for 18 years and you see what you have inherited. Draconian problems like widescale rape and murder call for draconian solutions.
- Osmond Henry, ajustso@gmail.com, Gotham City, New York, Via Go-Jamaica
Toll booth congestion
School is back and with it comes the traffic that cannot be avoided at this time (unless you leave out by 5:30 a.m.) There is a grave concern, however, relating to vehicles that arrive at the Portmore toll booth and realise they are invalid at that time, with oodles of vehicles behind them.
I believe it is unrealistic and unreasonable that the highway representatives ask drivers of varying vehicles to reverse. This is not only dangerous for all parties involved but also contributes to the blockade created for miles. I suggest a dual system be integrated at the t-tag lanes specifically for these hiccups. The other concern relates to the location of the t-tag lanes.
When persons approach the toll plaza from the 'back road' the challenge to get from the extreme left to the extreme right is nothing short of heart-stopping at times, as vehicles coming from the mall do so at high speeds and ignore most times an indication from a driver to go towards the t-tag lanes. I recommend in this case that t-tag lanes be placed at both ends of the plaza. Highway/Toll Plaza administrators, please respond.
- I-SAH, isahsart@hotmail.com.
Windscreen nuisance
I read the letter about the guys who clean windscreens. Those young men are a nuisance and very violent. I have seen and experienced their behaviour when refused. They hit your car very hard with whatever they have and more than likely have caused dents in cars. What is the Government doing about those guys? They should not be permitted to aggravate drivers.
When they first started they used to accept refusal without getting angry. I would like to hear some feedback from readers.
- Samuel Brown, sambee8787@hotmailcom, St. Pete, Florida, Via Go-Jamaica
