Jamaica Gleaner News- Letters - Friday

LETTER OF THE DAY - Jamaican safety now 'at greatest risk'

The Editor, Sir: That criminal activities in Jamaica could degenerate to the point that a criminal gang could order the forced eviction of law-abiding citizens from their homes and businesses is beyond belief...

Crucial wording for sex manuals

The Editor, Sir.,I am urging persons who are responsible for the drafting of HIV/AIDS workplace manuals to be on guard for the redefining of certain crucial words. These words include 'sexual intercourse' to include 'anal and oral ...

No room in the inn

The Editor, Sir: In this Advent season, over 2,000 years after Christ was born in a manger, according to biblical writings because "there was no room in the inn", some of our Jamaican pregnant women were not refused entry....

Why more House seats?

The Editor, Sir: Having read your editorial of December 8, (A6), titled 'Why not cut the number of House seats', I feel compelled to add my thoughts. I could not agree with your suggestion more. Can taxpayers of this country really afford the cost of these increases....

No moral tutelage

The Editor, Sir: I am saddened as I observe that parents are missing good oppor tunities to teach their children moral lessons. On several occasions, especially in schools, when a child finds himself or herself ...

Family structures through the ages

The Editor, Sir: I write in respond to the Reverend Al Miller's article 'In defence of the preferred family structure.' According to Rev Miller, morals are "time-tested, proven principles that predate and will outlive the brief lifespan of the editorial...

The true meaning of Christmas

The Editor, Sir:I write in response to letter of Tuesday, December 9 titled 'Christmas - no true meaning'.I am assuming that the reverend is of the Christian religion since he refers to "Christ himself." If therefore, "Christmas Day - December 25 is the biggest lie and deception...