I suspect that our prime minister must be having some sleepless nights with the economic and crime problems in the country. I want him to know that I am among those praying for him and the country.

That is why I think our leaders should be careful when they make public statements. I read from The Gleaner of September 28 where the prime minister, in speaking to party supporters at the Conference Centre, said. "I know you are getting battered by the criticisms, but you have mouth too, Mr General Secretary, deputy leaders. If we don't arm our soldiers with the information they need, then we can't quarrel if they are not firing guns out there. We have not given them the ammunition that they must go out there to fight the propaganda with."

I think statements like these might be sending the wrong signal to our young people. Why can't we use some other examples instead of images of guns and fights?

I am, etc.,

A. C.

St Mary