That's a little sad and very poignant. When the TV , media and internet is full of the trappings of 'wonderful' Western life styles, I can understand those with less wanting a piece of that but at the same time, obviously cannot condone the way that many then attempt to get it. I definitely feel that crime is often born of greed and jealousy more than need.
I had read about an English guy being killed whilst you were over there and an associated article discussing the crime rate and I looked for you and the old man's posts to make sure you were OK.
Wonderful post, thank you for sharing and I know it's going to keep me lost in thought as I ponder your words for the rest of the day.
Loved the picture with your mum and dad and I wish them and you, good health and happiness.
Best wishes always :-)
It's depressing to see how cheap life is there.
That's my take on a lot of it. A lot of the time when police do kill criminals, people are surprised to see the unmasked faces of people they sit and play dominos in the daytime.
Yes, there is poverty, with little to no social care. However, real guns have replaced water pistols that kids used to play with.
Most robberies take place and the shooting to kill happens after, just because they can get away with it.
I hope that I'll live to see a change in crime in Jamaica.