Letter to the Editor

                                                                                      Nut Grove 

                                                                                   St John's

                                                                                   Antigua

                                                                                   3rd November 2010

The Daily Observer

High Street 

St John's Parish 

Antigua

Dear Editor:

                    I am writing this letter to express grievance in what I saw occur today on Market Street. 

     In my country we discriminate against bearded men however, I was disappointed to witness the flogging of a well known Rastafarian called John Power. Sir/Madam an incident occurred when a young woman was reportedly raped and her companion was killed by a bearded man or Rastafarian. 

I've heard talks around the village after the incident many person voice their concern via the newspaper requesting that Rastafarian should be placed behind barbed wire, publicly shaved, publicly flogged and many other humiliating treatment. Is this right I asked myself?

Watching John Power been beaten was a horrifying sight to behold after what he had done for we the people of this village,all our problem he never refused. I was very disappointed and sadden  with the people for been so judgmental. Sir/Madam would you believe an old woman took it in her hand to stone that poor man and all he said was "Peace and Love".

In Conclusion Editor these questions still remain in my head. Is this right in the sight of God? Must all Rastafarian pay for the price of one mistake and finally Should they be judged by us or by God our heavenly father. This is not to be answered by me Sir/Madam but by everyone who is reading this article.


Your Sincerely ,


Disgruntled Citizen