LETTER OF THE DAY - Tap the wisdom of the unlearned
The Editor, Sir:The time has come for us to unlearn all that we think we know about finance and economics. When 60 cents out of every tax dollar goes into paying for debt instead of social services, then I would say that our system has failed us terribly.

Bruce as chief cleric
The Editor, Sir: I read with interest the prime minister's call urging Jamaicans to live by the universal teachings of the Bible, arguing that it would make Jamaica a better place.I was under the impression that Golding was picked by the majority of...

Petrojam explains policy
The Editor, Sir: In response to the Letter of the Day of December 24, 2008, titled 'Peculiar Petrojam pricing policy' and another letter on December 29, 2008 titled 'High gas prices', Petrojam wishes to explain the following...

Defence is not a war crime
The Editor, Sir: This is in response to John Rapley's column 'War on Gaza', published last Thursday, January 8.Dear Mr Rapley, You have put your emotions before your reason. Dear Mr Rapley, You have put your emotions before your reason....

Looming social unrest
The Editor, Sir: Unemployment and the absence of economic release valves are going to lead to major social unrest, or even something worse and our leaders are apparently bankrupt of ideas as to how to even approach this situation...

Editorial unfair to Hibbert
The Editor, Sir: I cannot allow your editorial of Friday, January 9, headed 'Mr Hibbert should take leave of absence' to go unchallenged. unchallenged. In my opinion you are completely wrong on this matter...

Revisit method of appointing judges
The Editor, Sir: It is my considered opinion that all judges of superior courts should be appointed by a special committee of Parliament, voting according to conscience after public hearings factoring antecedent history...