Issue: Sharon's switch: Hay-Webster sacrificed no principle

The immature political cavilling must stop in the country.

We have entered a new phase in our politics. Let this be part of the change. Political expediency is perfectly fine, as politics is a game and strategies and approaches have to be taken to gain advantage.

However, I agree with the view that expediency shouldn't trample principle, and that is precisely why I respectfully disagree with the writer of the editorial published Thursday titled 'The defeat of principle'. I am disappointed that the writer wouldn't have highlighted the fact that Mrs Hay-Webster has AGAIN renounced her dual citizenship at the embassy.

Also, I am disappointed to find that somebody who attempts to write on this matter wouldn't refer to her statement upon crossing the floor, where she clearly stated that she wished to continue the case for the sake of posterity.

What is most disappointing is that the writer furthers my chagrin when he speaks of 'principle' when the lady stated that she is resigning from being a member of parliament.

One would understand, then, my disappointment - as a daily reader of the editorial section. This piece was really a non-argument because the points of issue weren't consistent with the facts. This is, however, consistent with the childish carping we must get rid off in our discourse in this nation.

So I repeat: Contrary to what is perhaps the view of the less cosmopolitan political analysts, political expediency is not a bad thing, so long as it is decent and principled. (Admittedly, not the usual case in Jamaica). In this case, sir, no principle was so sacrificed. Please make some clarifications.

DISSATISFIED CUSTOMER