The NWA and the JDIP

Having grown up in Jamaica and knowing many of the politicians personally it works like this. Two young persons graduate from high school together. One decides to become qualified at university and enter a profession. The other may or may not go to university, but enters politics.
Years later the qualified person goes to work and has his taxes deducted automatically from his pay slip. Its difficult to obtain a decent home because interest rates can run up to 17%. His car belongs to the company. Despite being qualified its likely a minimal middle class living unless one has support from family. He is lucky some of the best schools are public.
In contrast politicians import cars duty free, get allowances from a to z, travel in JDF helicopters to go bird shooting, and purchase luxury homes not only in Jamaica but internationally as well. His children attend foreign private schools, apparently for their safety. Its either such persons win the lottery or they are the beneficiaries of these massive over runs, amongst other means of generating wealth.
It seems many in the Caribbean tend to view politicians the way the Yanks view their Paris Hiltons. That is, the lifestyle and its participants are admired yet the ethics, principals, moral values, humanity, integrity are all put aside. It seems they can't see the forest for the trees. 
Lets hope Cayman chooses the right path. 
 
 
 

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