Dear Editor,

There has been continuous oversight of negligence and bad behaviour by our members of parliament. How can Jamaica be progressive if the Jamaican people aren’t encouraged to be progressive? The ones we look to in solving our woes need help themselves. They need to shape up and stop tarnishing the country’s reputation. How can our politicians be trusted when there are so many issues that would discourage investors from investing in order to stimulate our depressing economy?

It is sad to know that international issues have been raised on the extradition matter at hand. How will the international community perceive us? We must be daft or need to get our heads examined if we think this matter is going to vanish.

The Cuban light bulb scandal and irregularities at the PCJ indicate negligence and misuse of collateral. These mishaps occurred under the watch of the former government.

How can the citizens function effectively when the “bigger heads” are at tug-o-war to see who can drag the other in the mud? What do we expect the aspiring youth to do?

A lack of opportunity is their cry by protesting outside Gordon House when they should be at school.

The payment of outstanding wages to civil servants is also a sore point. There is no respect coming from our leaders when addressing public matters. Prime Minister Bruce Golding had to issue an apology on behalf of his ministers who exchanged heated words on numerous occasions.

They curse as if the country’s business is done at a corner shop. They walk out of Parliament when not satisfied and call each other stupid. It is most unbecoming to see such sloppy behaviour and indiscipline especialy at a time when the country needs a 180º turn.

Phillip Carter

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