THE EDITOR, Sir:
If Jamaica is a democracy, where is the Rastafarian voice in Parliament? The Rastafarian movement is older than the two political parties in Jamaica. In other Third and Fourth World countries, movements like the Rastafarian movement is involved in armed struggle for a voice in parliament. Jamaica as a parliamentary democracy should appreciate that the Rasta movement - although a lot of atrocities have been meted to them - still believe that an independent senator should be appointed by Government and Opposition from the Rastafarian community.
While I am writing this article, the world around us is changing. In 2014, a country like Jamaica must become realistic and give the 10 per cent of the population a voice in the parliament business. Jamaica's development cannot come about without Rastafarian's active participation. No civilised democracy or socialist state can deny 10 per cent of its population representation in the affairs of the country.
Give thanks.
Abuna A. FOXE
himchurchorg@yahoo.com
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