Dear Editor,
I wish to refer to an article captioned ‘The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports must lead the way’ written by one Peeping Tom (KN Oct 22, 2008). Whether or not there is a glaring shortage of playfields and parks, as some people seem to believe, I am not in a position to contradict. However there should be concern for any lack of recreational facilities for youths anywhere in this country. Notwithstanding that Peeping Tom alluded to government intervention when he boldly pronounced, “I for one believe, that if tomorrow the Government calls the publisher of this newspaper KN Glen Lall, and asks him to go around the country and ensure that playfields are developed for our children, he would do it free of cost. More importantly he will bring results.”
I am a resident of Eccles Housing Scheme, where there are three under-utilised playfields. On behalf of the residents I would urge Mr Lall to visit the community and observe personally what can be achieved with discipline and guidance. As a matter of fact any enhancement of this nature would be in honour of those five slain pressmen, who died so tragically in the Industrial Area. The residents of Eccles would be very grateful for whatever role he chooses to play to make the lives of children in the community better.
Yours faithfully,
Lloyd Davidson
