Dear Editor,

There are so many intellectuals running around in Jamaica and they are allowing a general election to take place without any debates.

The reason for having a debate is to have a formal discussion on particular topics in a public forum in which opposing arguments may be put forward and candidates can defend their positions.

It is evident that no election promises can be broken because we have yet to hear what the promises or agendas are.

In America candidates contending for the top job must hold debates and explain their plans to the people, if elected. Even in a simple school election candidates are required to verbally explain their manifesto.

How can the so-called high society people allow their intelligence to be insulted in this manner? Impoverished Jamaican people caught up with curry goat and bag juice business long ago. Those who know better must demand that the issues be discussed. A debate is required.

The world is watching as we shoot our neighbours without dialogue. It is not clear if it is poverty or illiteracy that is doing this to our country; but after February 25 2016, what is next? History has proven that power is the ultimate currency. Our leaders have sold everything of value in our country so we are now satisfied with being a nation of vagabonds.

Rev Tanasha Buchanan

tanashabuchanan@yahoo.com