Dr Henley Morgan
Businessman, pastor, Praise City International, Trench Town
I am ambivalent as to whether the present circumstances and at this present time Parliament has made the best judgment. I am horse-drawn and quartered between the two opinions.
Where we go from here? My own feeling is that it will tie up in inertia and it will go nowhere. I don't believe anybody will be hanged. I think the worldwide movement against hanging and the pressure brought against countries that still depend on the resources of other countries will make sure that Jamaica cannot reinstitute hanging without considering the international implications.
Edward Chin-Mook
President of the Small Businesses Association of Jamaica
What Parliament did is right. We have to send a signal to the wrongdoers - and small businesses in general have been affected greatly by crime. If you are found guilty and you have done so, you must be willing to pay the ultimate price.
The last execution was in 1988. We have to start showing that we are serious about crime and if you decide to take that path, then you will have to pay the ultimate price. The country is under siege.
Reverend Al Miller
Pastor, Fellowship Tabernacle
I am pleased that they have voted to retain the death penalty because of the principle. With all the problems, you should never lower your standard to fit your condition. You must adjust the condition to fit the standard.
We must go now and tackle the issues of the justice system because, when it comes to justice, that is the primary responsibility of Government and Government must do what is necessary to ensure (justice is served).
