LETTER OF THE DAY - Creating a culture of learned helplessness
The Editor, Sir: There are some persons in the media and the political arena who have so abused the phrase "poor people of Jamaica" that I have come to hate the phrase as much as I hate poverty. The continuous labelling of Jamaicans by these influential persons ...

Buju's damage already done
The Editor, Sir: I noted with interest your Gleaner Online poll which shows that 88 per cent of persons polled think that gay activists have gone overboard in their campaign against Buju Banton.

So you want to be a pilot?
The Editor, Sir:I happen to take an interest in the NCB-sponsored Junior School's Challenge Quiz. It seems the perfect ground to instil some confidence within our young students and to give them a chance to have some friendly ...

Bolt as a 'coon'?
The Editor, Sir:I have been observing the behaviour of Usain Bolt since he won the Olympic Gold medal. At first I was thinking that it was just a matter of the moment, but after careful observation of him and his behaviour ...

What's the PNP's abortion view?
The Editor, Sir: I note the headline in your October 22 edition, entitled 'Respect our views'. I fully endorse the call of the leader of the Opposition to our international partners to respect our views ...

What has Jamaica come to?
The Editor, Sir: When a good friend of mine on instant messenger made the comment "look wa yuh alma mater come to", I reposted a 'lol' - laugh out loud.

Questions re Workers Bank Superannuation scheme
THE EDITOR, Sir: I SEEK your permission to use your medium to ask a few questions of the trustees of the Workers Savings and Loan Bank's Superannuation scheme. The appeal case will come up for hearing in the Court of Appeal shortly...

Clamp down on school violence
The Editor, Sir: "What monkey see, monkey do." I refer to the murder of the boy from Ferncourt by the boys from Marcus Garvey and Ferncourt. Please note the word 'boys' and the police said they were 17 years old. What a loss!