Freedom of speech or Raga-muffin radio?

Jamaicans are such hyprocrites. This country has lost every aspect of its social fabric - y'all think its Raga who contributed to that? The real issues that Jamaicans should pay attention to are not given such amount of publicity and importance.

Jamaica is a democratic state. If you refuse to listen particular music or talk-show personnel, you switch your station. I am by no means a Raga fan. However, people have choices. Jamaicans need to stop using entertainment as the reason for their poor parental skills.

- Sean

Look at the way the BCJ has regulated music on the air. The same radio DJs and proponents of the slackness that used to dominate the airwaves all agree that the music is better. Artistes are getting better exposure. They shouldn't be using their talent to talk about flinging it up unda a gal what's-it-not. Be creative and entertaining with it.

More power to you, Broadcasting Commission, and to Cliff Hughes, you really can't say anything else. You have to support your radio programmes and their hosts, but you definitely know better.

- Raga? No Way!

This man who said he was from the ghetto, overcame the odds and got to the position he is now in should do better! Where is his influence on the young men still in the ghettos who need to be helped to a better way of life?

Raga is disgusting! He remains in the gutter and pulls everyone else in with him. DISGUSTING!

- Sage1

Why would the nation's children be affected by one radio programme? Look at the people you choose to put in power to influence your so-called precious children's minds. Focus on the people you are putting in power to make decisions on your behalf.

I listen, and have been uplifted on many days by listening to the Ragashanti project. Turn your dial over to the Manatt-Dudus enquiry and you will be certain to find some of what is completely and, without doubt, wrong about Jamaican society.

- Spam

What a great way to start the day! It is about time the Broadcasting Commission worked for its salary.

I had this programme forced upon me a few times when I was in Jamaica. I could not believe the garbage and had to beg our driver, "Duh, change the station."

Let us bring decency, pride, dignity, charity and respect back into the nation's diet. The female callers (I only heard women calling) had no shame airing their filthy rags when their children might be listening. And when women treat themselves like that and bring themselves to the lowest common denominator, men will invariably treat them like animals.

- St Marian

There is a time and place for everything. Raga's show is for adults but, because of its present time slot, children are exposed to it. For a peaceful life, move his show to midnight-5 a.m. All who are entertained will follow.

The learned PhD should use his popularity to give back by educating his listeners on the important things in life, the importance of a solid education, and parenting skills.

- Bigstout

The Broadcasting Commission has failed miserably in its mandate. To target one show and one person is not it. Wheel and come again.

We worry about bad examples being set for our children, but the Parliament, the politicians, the behaviour of some ministers of religion and the Manatt-Coke enquiry are all good examples for broadcast on air.

- Ejames

I expected better from Cliff Hughes. On his programme 'Impact', he appears to be someone who knows and approves of decency, but I guess he's just into the hype. Sad!

- Ann J

This is ridiculous! People have a choice in what to listen to, so if they find what is said on Ragashanti's programme so offensive, they should simply not listen.

I have a problem with the lack of freedom in Jamaica's media. I believe in freedom of the press and the ability of individuals to make conscious choices based on the options available to them. People should be free to listen to Raga if they wish to do so, and, if not, they don't have to. Not every programme is meant for every audience.

- D

He's a disgrace to the morally uplifted Jamaicans, the small percentage that is left. I returned to Jamaica two years ago and heard his programme on the bus. I was surprised and disgusted to hear what was being broadcast.

These bus operators also need to show respect to their passengers. Not everyone wants to listen to vulgarity.

- Tina

There is no doubt in my mind that the general theme of Raga's show makes it suitable to be broadcast only after 10 p.m. Separate and apart from that, I also have reservations about how he feels catering to people's baser instincts is the same as giving them a voice.

If Raga was really on the side of 'ghetto' people, his show would be based on how education helps people to rise above their circumstances, of which he is a perfect example.

If Raga feels that this is the way to his personal progress, he is no better than others who benefit from keeping the masses ignorant.

- Roanja54