While I am of the view that a day should be set aside for worship, it is quite known that there are those who, now and again, perform duties on Saturday or Sunday without any complaint. Unless one wants to share that he/she has been threatened if they refused, I would think that we have a common understanding of the term 'essential services'.

My point of contention is whether or not the Jamaican economic situation is at a disadvantage, (as put forward by the Editorial published June 2, 2009), if the flexi-workweek is kept out of the argument. Probably so, but I have never heard a local entrepreneur of a large business enterprise voicing these concerns.

Flexi-hours

To what end, therefore, are we seeking to push this into the faces of the government and business entrepreneurs? I think that, discreetly, a flexi-workweek has been in practice in this country as far back as the introduction of fast foods and commercialised public holidays.

Neither have I heard it being hurled from the pulpits by any of the major charismatic preachers that they are opposed to this idea. The preacher's pulpit and sanctuary is not confined to Saturday or Sunday and while the individual worshipper may miss a service, through the advances in technology he/she can be updated in no time.

Please do not make a mountain out of a mound.

I am, etc.,

Everton Tyndale