Comment: Melissa,I've always admired your high level of intelligence and independent thinking. I applaud this article! Minds like yours are sadly missing in our Federation. Too many persons affiliate themselves to political parties and feel obligated to vote for them irrespective of what they believe in. I call that 'rubbish'. I forgive some of the older folks who may not have been exposed to education, but when intelligent minds act that way, I hang my head in shame. Thank you again for this article.

Comment: Melissa, You have articulated a wonderful and intelligent discussion, Yes too many of us follow the family tradition without really looking or disecting the issues. Thank You and I hope readers both young and old will think differently and vote their conscience. You are a great inspiration.

Comment: YOUNG PPL DONT VOTE ONLY FOR LABOUR OR PAM BECAUSE UR FAMILY DID SO. THIS IS YOUR FUTURE. YOUR PARENTS HAVE LIVED THEIR LIVES, THIS IS YOUR TIME NOW. BE SENSIBLE AND DO THE RIGHT THING. WHETHER U FEEL ITS PAM OR LABOUR THAT SHD BE UR CHOICE. NOT BECAUSE U WERE PAID OR PROMISE SOMETHING BY THE POLITICIANS. AND IF U WERE U ARE CERTAINLY NOT BEGGING BECAUSE IT'S THEIR JOB TO HELP U AS A CITIZEN OF THIS COUNTRY. YOU DONT OWE THEM ANYTHING U OWE IT TO UR COUNTRY. COUNTRY ABOVE SELF REMEMBER. peace

Comment: I 100% agree with free mind that the crime issue has to start with the home/parents. the government yes has its part to play but parents/home should be the first to be reprimanded. however i do not agree that the government should b last to blame because a function of that government is to provided us with safety n should take blame for the lack there of. moreover, crime is not the only issue that is affecting us young people n while i can agree that somethings are working most of it is not

Comment: Melissa this is a very good article 1 of the best i've read in a while.The last 2 times i voted it was because of family traditions.The thing is i'm more educated/mature to make my own decisions. The thing that would always be lurking in our minds though is victimisation.If i decide i am going to vote for the other side, there wld be some smart way of dismissing me from my job.Politicians manipulate the ppl and cause segregation.They don't have our best interest at heart.They only want power.SAD

Comment: Family tradition played a role in casting my 1st ballot for the PAM. After what was definitely a good performance in their 1st term, I gave my support to SKNLP for their 2nd & 3rd. Unfortunately, I think complacency has set in (as it did with the former administration) and they have lost a grip on managing the country. Change is once again needed for benefit of the country. Realistically, our choices are limited. I am willing to give the PAM a chance as we did with the SKNLP for their 1st term.

Comment: Very good article Mellisa. I am in that same predicament. BUt after looking at the issues in detail the only area of concern to me as a young person, is crime. And any intelligent person would know it starts with parents, then extended family then community and last Government. If everyone play their part crime will fall in line. My intelligent opinion is that 'it is working.'

Comment: Young people's vote should be above the influence the matriarch/patriarch of their family.I grew up under Pam and Labour rule and my family have issues with both parties.I have broken bread with the PM and on several occasions have shared beers with the leader of the P.A.M. Most would be surprised that both gentlemen share a similar vision for the nations future. As a young person my vote is strictly based on the issues of Crime, the Economy and Land Distribution. It is Clearly Not Working.

Comment: Very good article,but one of the things that bring about change is community involvement. It really makes me sad that this 14 yrs old child murder is just seen as a next "gang related" killing. I am very disappointed that up to this point no community leader in the village/Mcknight area has called the communities together and hold community town hall meetings to see what can be done. Get the parents of these so call bad man together and try to come up with solutions. Stancia was still baby.

Comment: Good research Ms. Grant. this goes to show that some of us are not just complaining but trying to make a difference and finding ways to put a stop to this madness. Thank you.