I was somewhat shocked to read a report in the print media a few days ago in which Speaker Delroy Chuck was quoted as urging restraint from the press in publishing pictures of members of parliament in 'compromising' positions while in the House - this in response to the picture which was published showing a less than attractive Minister Vaz in a gaping yawn, looking very disinterested in the proceedings on the day in question.

Is this the same MP Chuck whose party repeatedly used images of a sleeping Maxine Henry-Wilson to gain political mileage? The same Chuck who said nothing when personal doodlings of the then prime minister were published in the press?

Surely, one would hope that my learned friend's moral persuasions do not change based on who is being targeted. Or is it simply a case of his not believing that what's good for the goose is likewise good for the gander?

- Mike Small, 8 1/2 Merrivale Ave, Kingston 19

Hot-food lyrics

Good day, from Brooklyn, New York. Just a quick comment on the 'Vulgarity in music' letter. The writer voiced a concern about the representation of the music as it affects the tourism industry. Put it this way, mi a Jamaican to the max, OK, and I can't understand a word what these idiots are saying in their songs ... like somebody trying to DJ lyrics with hot food in their mouths ... so I'm very sure the average tourist coming from America or Europe won't understand a lick of what these songs are all about!

Seriously, however, I truly understand that negative lyrics have no place in any society that seeks to promote strong morals and especially in what children are exposed to. For years, Bob Marley expressed the continuing saga of the struggle, but these modern-day megalomaniacs disguised as dancehall artistes are simply idiotic, embarrassing and shameful. Serious reforms need to be implemented with regard to this hideous form of expression.

- G. Mack, lyndhurstrd@msn.com, Brooklyn NY, Via Go-Jamaica