A can of worms

The Editor, Sir:

The whole saga surrounding the US extradition request for Christopher 'Dudus' Coke, and the subsequent invasion and loss of more than 70 lives in Tivoli, including that of the members of the security forces and Keith Clarke in St Andrew, have opened the proverbial can of worms.

We have seen and heard emotional outbursts and tempers flaring at all levels from the prime minister and his cohorts in Parliament, former Prime Minister Edward Seaga, the people of Tivoli, the security forces, Jamaicans at home and in the diaspora.

Positioned for house cleaning

With the state of emergency now advanced to St Catherine and extended over a longer period of time, and with the capture and extradition of 'Dudus' and others of the criminal network on the run, I think Jamaica is positioned for house cleaning. I suggested in a previous article that if we are serious about moving forward we need to see names of some police, clergy, politicians appearing on the list for questioning about the part they play in Jamaica's crime and violence, and corruption dilemma.

I will not judge the Rev Al Miller's motive in being caught in the company of Dudus. Suffice it to say, Al always seems to have an insatiable appetite for politics and being before the public camera. If in his mind he thinks his motive was clean and in 'the interest of all Jamaicans' in transporting Dudus, then now that he has been charged, allow the process to play out by the law. He should not wait for people to be calling on him to resign.

It is interesting that of all persons and groups, the PNP is calling for Al's immediate removal from his national duty as head of NTP. Why did not the PNP moved swiftly to have Kern Spencer resign from Parliament? I don't think this is the time for any of the parties to be taking advantage of Jamaica's situation.

I am, etc.,

DAVE A MCFARLANE

nerdav@anngel.com.jm

Manchester