Dear Editor,

It is both alarming and disheartening to witness the People’s National Party (PNP) publicly parading and paying homage to individuals with questionable affiliations.

While I fully support political parties building connections within communities, it is deeply concerning when these associations seem to involve individuals whose backgrounds raise serious concerns about their integrity and commitment to the law.

We cannot overlook the implications this has on our society. When political figures publicly align themselves with people of dubious character, it sends a dangerous message to the public. It suggests that power and influence are placed above decency and respect for the rule of law. This not only undermines the trust people should have in their political representatives but also damages the moral fabric of our communities.

This goes beyond mere politics — it’s about the soul of our nation. When leaders choose to celebrate individuals who may not exemplify strong moral values, it sends a devastating message to every decent, law-abiding Jamaican that integrity doesn’t matter, and that those who harm or exploit our communities can still be honoured or held in esteem. This feels like a betrayal of the values we hold dear as Jamaicans — our dignity, our sense of right and wrong, and our hope for a better future.

How can we expect to build a stronger, safer Jamaica when the very leaders who claim to want progress seem to embrace those whose actions may contribute to our nation’s struggles? Watching political leaders uplift people who may not share the same respect for law and order feels like a slap in the face to every hard-working citizen who plays by the rules.

The PNP’s actions reflect a worrying lack of moral compass, and it is truly heartbreaking to think it is seeking to govern this nation. If its members are willing to align themselves with questionable figures, how can we trust them to lead Jamaica with integrity and justice? We deserve better. The people of Jamaica deserve leaders who will stand up for what is right, not those who compromise their principles for political advantage.

Let us demand better leadership — one that upholds the values of decency, integrity, and justice. Our future depends on it.

Tahjai McNeill

Tahjaimcneil@yahoo.com