Worshippers of the Open Bible Standard Churches of Jamaica at their 59th annual convention at the National Arena on Sunday. The membership voiced their opposition to any move to make abortion legal in Jamaica. - Norman Grindley/Deputy Chief Photographer

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Rev Dr Alston Henry, general superintendent of the Open Bible Standard Churches of Jamaica: "Following an extensive airing of the scientific and sociocultural implications of abortion in Jamaica, made in formal presentations to delegates and the wider constituency attending the 59th annual conference/convention of Open Bible Standard Churches of Jamaica, there has been a registration of strong opposition to any measure designed to introduce legalised abortions in Jamaica. Conference delegates and scores of members of the association's churches have made their position clear by signing a formal petition which is to be presented to Parliament shortly."

Freedom of choice

The Editor, Sir:

Freedom of choice is given to all individuals by God. If she is old enough to make her own decision, she should be left alone to do so. There was a case where a woman was ducktaped and raped. She did not see who raped her.

I cannot imagine the trauma. She would need psychiatric and other assistance that she would not even be able to get. I am not saying that I agree for wholesale abortion, but no one has the right to take away the freedom of choice from anyone.

I am, etc.,

Joyce McDonald

Jmcdo62658@optonline.net

Male in support of abortion

The Editor, Sir:

I find rather interesting some of the comments on the abortion issue. I am a male and I love children. I have four of my own, and I see no reason for one to bring a child into this world and let it suffer. I have seen where children are in need, but some of those same people who are ranting against abortion treat their dogs better than adopting one of those children.

So as far as I see, those abortion opponents should ask themselves this simple question, what would I do if I have bad weed in my flower garden choking out my flowers? This will give them the answer because one did not plant a flower garden to get bad weeds. I would rather a woman have an abortion, than the child be born just to be killed or starved to death.

I am, etc.,

Robert Clarke

hotshot_target_5@hotmail.com

Don't legalise it!

The Editor, Sir:

As a young person, I do not think that the Government should legalise abortion. I have just one simple question for you:

What if your mother had aborted you, would you be the Editor-in-Chief, would there be a Bruce Golding?

Think about it Mr Editor, the next baby that is aborted may be the next doctor who will take care of you when you get older.

I am, etc.,

KOOLBLACKS

Kingston