THE EDITOR, Sir: MY DESIRE to become little more rational and a little less emotional about capital punishment led me to do research. Among other things, this is what I found: There are some indicators that it acts as an anti-deterrent…
CommentTHE EDITOR, Sir: JUSTICE IS served when the punishment fits the crime. Indeed, it is a little bit more than that. Our topical crime is murder and the topical penalty is death. Given our existing policy framework, it would appear that the overwhelming majority…
CommentThe Editor, Sir:Capital punishment is on the minds of our parliamentarians as the country falls firmly into the grip of violent, heartless criminals. The death penalty as we call it, can be described as the planned…
CommentTHE EDITOR, Sir: JAMAICA COULD capture and incarcerate murderers and, thus, very effectively preventing them from ever committing another crime. That redress is now available under law and does not seem to be working. Crime continues to rise.
CommentThe Editor, Sir:Using a familiar phrase from advertising ‘Just Do It’. For way too long criminals have been allowed a free reign in Jamaica and it is time to do something because things are not the way they used to be.
CommentThe Editor, Sir:I believe the death penalty should remain on the books, but if this is to be so, the security forces will have to receive expert training in investigating these cases.
CommentThe Editor, Sir: The Government can decide this now, and then argue every-thing else afterwards. Maxine Henry-Wilson said that they aren’t catching the criminals, but that does not dictate that you should abolish hanging…
CommentThe Editor, Sir:Soroptimist International of Northern Jamaica would like to express our deep concern regarding the rape, kidnapping and killing of women and children all over the country.
CommentThe Editor, Sir: At this point, the likely outcome of the debate over hanging is clear. Whether it is a genuine debate can be doubted, however. The ‘argument’ on one side is really the cry of deep anguish from those who have lost a child or other family member…
CommentThe Editor, Sir: As a Jamaican living abroad, it is disheartening and scary to read The Gleaner every day to learn about the rampant crime and violence plaguing the country I love. I have many loved ones in Jamaica and am concerned for them each…
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