Readers’ reactions

Chuck: Don’t prejudge lawmakers under IC scrutiny

“As public figures, this info should be public, and they should have the right to clear their names quickly. You can’t expect to be a public figure and not be under scrutiny.” – @gurujammy

“Clearing name quickly – unrealistic. Like it or not, reputational damage to the PM & other leaders affect Ja’s reputation & that hurts all of us. The unintended consequences are too great for the idealistic transparency you want.” – @MarleySterling1

“You shouldn’t prejudge them either by declaring them innocent.” – @benjaminrenair

“What do you mean? If you’re being investigated for a criminal offence just like everybody else, you need to be prejudged by the public until proven innocent.” – @GerroKing

“Why are so many people assuming all six sit on the government benches? What is the basis for that posture? In any event, these ‘Gordon House six’ have not been charged with any crimes. Due process is afforded everyone in this society, no matter how them look or if them can cook!” – @Zemi66

“Delay in releasing is what is fuelling the speculations, because it shouldn’t be that deep.” – @huntertotheworl

“After the firebombing of homes in Gregory Park, the police released a list of names of persons of interest as part of their investigation. These persons have not been charged, yet we know their names/aliases. Why can’t the parliamentarians’ names be released?” – @JahCess

“This same Gov’t that locked up youths without charges for almost two years is telling us not prejudge the political class. It was the same Chuck who was disappointed that Ruel Reid’s house was raided [and later withdrew the comment].” – @dentona22

“I’m sorry, but if we are going to keep using terms like ‘illicit enrichment’ in the same sentence as ‘politicians’, how am I NOT to think that something nefarious is at play? There isn’t anything positive about an illicit enrichment, lool!” – @Mello_Mel27

“Why is this information private to begin with?” – @RetiredTroll_

“Every other country I read about most are holding their politicians accountable for whatever; but Jamaica, it’s always something.” – Biz Sales

“Anyone on the face of this earth who believes corruption can be stamped out in any government is just living in a dream world. The only way you can get rid out corruption is if you get rid of the word ‘corrupt’.” – Lloyd Hall

Readers’ reactions compiled from The Gleaner’s Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) pages. Compiled by Khanique McDaniel.