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Gas
Riots: a commentary
by John
The last few days have undoubtedly been chaotic
as the majority of us have remained locked in our houses awaiting the
latest news report. There has regretably been damage to many businessplaces
as unruly, criminal elements have taken advantage of the "peaceful protests".
Aside from the innocent lives lost and the destruction
of property, it has been refreshing to see that the Jamaican people still
have what it takes to stand up and be counted. For far too long, we have
sat idly by and taken everything the politicians have dished out, with
our only response being the whisperings among friends that "times are
rough". Now, at long last, we have made a stand and they will have to
listen.
On a final note, as far back as I can remember, this
country has been divided along the lines of JLP/PNP (and more recently
the NDM). For the first time in recent memory, we have seen those divisions
removed and instead, the Jamaican people have come together as one against
the injustices to the poor. Demonstrations have been anything but political
and we sincerely hope that this marks the beginning of a new way of thinking
in this beautiful land of ours.
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