Issue:Warmington rude, out of order

The Editor, Sir:

'Arrogantitis' seems to have taken hold of Everald Warmington. The comments emanating from his mouth are crude and crass and should not be tolerated by the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP). He is free to disagree with The Gleaner or any other news entity, for that matter, reporting on the Constituency Development Fund and other issues, but the way he has done it recently, as well as in the past, is disrespectful and unbecoming of a member of parliament and a junior minister.

I am not surprised, however, because his behaviour in Parliament, particularly since the JLP became government, is the worst I've seen in a long time. Not only has Mr Warmington been disrespectful and rude to Opposition members during parliamentary sittings, but he has also been disrespectful and rude to members of his own party, including the Speaker of the House. He needs to turn over a new leaf and control his proclivity towards outbursts and making outrageous statements, which only serve to embarrass himself and the party he represents.

Mr Warmington, in terms of your public behaviour as a servant of the people, you need to take a page out of the book of Hugh Lawson Shearer, Norman Washington Manley, Kenneth Baugh, P.J. Patterson and Christopher Tufton.

I am, etc.,

PATRICK GALLIMORE

pagalley@hotmail.com

Kingston

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Contractor General the taxpayers' best friend

The Editor, Sir:

My new best friend in the public sector is Contractor General Greg Christie. He is at least one public official who seems to act on my wishes as a taxpayer. I pray for the safety and longevity in that position. Way to go, Sir Greg!

Tragically, I continue to be appalled at the attitude of our politicians, who seem to feel that they are above scrutiny. Years ago, I recall a certain minister of transportation who disdainfully stated that we can't elect him and then seek to direct him. And while being given a job you should be allowed to do it, you walk a very thin line in shutting up your employer who simply wants to make sure you do what is required - after all, the employer is footing the bill. A word to the wise would be: Watch you manners.

not innocent

Mr Warmington would do well to heed the admonition and watch his manners. Life is cyclical - today you're up, tomorrow you're down. Mr Warmington should also know that he's not the only one who went to school, and right now he's not looking as innocent as he's claiming to be. Truth be told, maybe he is innocent, but the attitude does not match.

He and a number of other politicians need to help themselves to a generous sharing of humble pie.

I am, etc.,

CHARLES EVANS

charock01@yahoo.com