Handle situation sensibly

The Editor, Sir:

Jamaica is at a critical juncture of its development, and the gravity of the situation has been intensified because of the perceived, or actual conflicts of interest between several parties. These include, on one hand:

(A) The present Government, particularly, in the person of its chief servant, Bruce Golding, the prime minister, who is also the leader of his political party, and (B) the conflict between himself, and his Tivoli Garden's constituents, and 'Dudus'.

On the other hand, the other conflict of interest is between A, B and the Jamaican people, (C). The Jamaican people wish to see 'law and order' prevail, and for only one Jamaica to exist, while A and B it seems, want a two-state solution to Jamaica's problems. Unfortunately, A, B and C's interests cannot coexist comfortably together.

However, despite or because of this very complex issue, and the incendiary nature of the problem, it is all the more reasons for Jamaicans to keep calm; this call for calmness also extends to the security forces.

So what is the solution then in this current impasse? It is this: The duly constituted authorities have to throw a defensive and protective shield around the area and, if possible, without assuming too much an intimidatory and heavy-handed posture monitor those who come in, and go out of the area in the interest of everyone's safety and protection.

I am, etc.,

GEORGE GARWOOD

merleneg@yahoo.com