Enlightening views
Vinaka Imrana Jalal and Graham Leung for your enlightening wisdom about the importance of respecting law and order. Respect for the law begins first and foremost with parliamentarians who are tasked with enacting laws for the benefit of its citizens. Public officials, the justice system, parliamentarians including law enforcement officers and the security forces are tasked with being the shining beacons of hope guiding the rest of the nation on the path of justice, prosperity and peace. But when those tasked as being the guardians and role models flout those laws by smashing the beacon of hope, then the ship of state will run aground on the reef of chaos and destruction. With chaos comes a breakdown of law and order bringing a country to a screeching standstill as has happened before. Rogue governments have no respect or regard for law and order. “When freedom does not have a purpose, when it does not wish to know anything about the rule of law engraved in the hearts of men and women, when it does not listen to the voice of conscience, it turns against humanity and society.” – Pope John Paul II. Colin Deoki Australia
Recruitment process
The immediate past Acting DPP Rabuku says that he had three names who could be appointed as DPP. Also, as reported in the FT (12/7), Minister Pio Tikoduadua is reported as saying that he will advocate for a local female COMPOL. Aren’t these two cases examples of interfering in the recruitment process? Why can’t these learned gentlemen advocate for appointment of the most meritorious persons irrespective of gender, nationality, colour or creed? Ajai Kumar, Nadi
A special treat
With all the international awards which our very own airline continues to receive, does it not call for a special treat for our people? After all one may argue that tax payers funds have also been part of the success of Fiji Airways. I just hope our locals can receive special packages from our airlines. Let us celebrate in the joys and stand united in the thickest of situations. Meanwhile, I just love the tekiteki and warm smiles from our air hostess on our airlines. Like they say, only with Fiji Airways. For now, I am planting more colourful frangipani plants as the new colourful flowers make a wonderful natural tekiteki. Floyd Robinson, Micronesia
Village chiefs
I hear that village chiefs have received a warning with regards to possible arrest if a missing woman or an underage girl is found in their village. It appears to be discriminatory in nature when men and underage boys are also reported to be missing. Anyway, have chiefs been equipped with drones and GPS technology? They will surely need it in a “mind your own business” world where the chances of teachers getting into trouble are considerably high if they search students bags. Mohammed Imraz Janif, Natabua, Lautoka
Too little, too late
I wonder if the Ret’d Brig-Gen was in dreamland when the underworld honchos were establishing their network within and outside of Fiji’s boarders during the reign and leadership of his former masters (FT 10/7). Thank heaven that the then FFP was brought to their knees and walked over by the three political parties. Imagine if they (FF) were to rule and govern this island nation for the next two terms, I believe trafficking and distribution of synthetic drugs would have been uncontrollable and difficult to immobilise since illicit proceeds has corrupted and streamed into the veins of politicians, businessmen and law enforcement officers. Anyway, I can personally thank some members of the Opposition today for having the balls to stand on their own two feet and break away from the shackles and supremacy of their former leaders. Authoritarian and underhand leadership is the biggest menace to democracy. Areki Dawai DAWAI, Maharaj Pl, Suva
Southern zone semis heats up!
The Southern zone rugby semifinals are heating up. The Nabua Secondary School under-15 and 17 teams are gearing up to face their bigger brothers Marist Brothers High School and Nasinu Secondary School in the semifinals, respectively. These battles are going to be David versus Goliath tussles, and I’m sure Nabua Secondary School will cherish the prospect of playing the two rugby households. Morale at school has been high. The boys have been reminded of the immense task at hand and to keep a low profile. Humility and respect for the opposition has been stressed by the team management. Today’s battles will have a huge outcome on the schools which will claim a spot in the Deans competition. I guess the performance of the Junior Flying Fijians in South Africa reckons that a lot of work is needed at the grassroots level. To conclude, I wish all the schools featuring in today’s Southern zone semifinals all the best. Toso Nabua! Rajnesh Ishwar Lingam, Nadawa, Nasinu
