Effects of a dumb decision

The Editor, Sir:

Prior to the beginning of this saga, on three separate occasions I wrote to you expressing my disappointment and opposition to our prime minister for accepting the West Kingston's seat vacated by Mr Seaga. I did so because I knew it was just a matter of time before an incident of this nature would occur, and which eventually put the prime minister on centre stage. For the past few weeks, we have witnessed the effects of such a dumb decision, with a wide-cross section of the population calling for his resignation.

In my opinion, even though the prime minister has misled the country, it is totally ridiculous for him to resign, especially when the accusation levelled against him is not criminally connotated, or bears any insignia of corruption.

How can you call for your leader's resignation when he was only providing assistance to of one of his constituents? Is this not the responsibility of all members of Parliament? It is interesting to note that the main voice that echoed the word 'resignation' came from the PNP. My question for them is, "when have they become so virtuous, so that in less than three years they have presumably been redeemed of their sins and once again purporting a repeat of the last chapter. My only advice to them is to continue to pretend because we do not need their services any longer.

I am, etc.,

Dr Michael Thompson

mthompson@hotmail.com

Miami, Florida