It is audacious to talk about 'gone too soon'. It is appalling to read captions such as the above with regard to the death of certain personalities. Kindly permit me space in your paper to remind readers that life is at best a gift as well as a loan from The Lord God Almighty. He has never told anyone at what point the period stops at his or her name.

It is time for us to put things in perspective and accept death as part and purpose of God's plan for you. The Bible tells us not to boast about tomorrow because none knows what a day will bring. In the case of Michael Jackson it was death on June 25.

- M. CAMPBELL

gene.3211@hotmail.com

2A Washington Blvd

Kingston 20

New nuclear technology

It is obvious from the remarks by the letter writer of 'Paulwell and the nuclear debate' (June 26), that he has not been updated on the numerous developments in nuclear-power technology since the Chernobyl disaster.

This disaster took place 23 years ago and since then, scientists have developed four generations of improved nuclear reactor designs in a responsible manner, so as to eliminate the possibility of another such explosion.

Responsible scientists far outnumber the deviants in much the same way that genuine worshippers of Allah outnumber terrorists, but alas, it is only the few attacks which receive press coverage.

The questions he asked could easily be answered if he would only take the trouble of doing his own research into the design of the pebble bed modular reactors, which address all the safety concerns both before, during and after operation and release of the radioactive component of the pebbles.

If the prime minister would also listen to his technologists, he would also retract his statements, and not just make pronouncements based on political one-upmanship.

- Donald Chung

canjamma@yahoo.com

Mississauga, Ontario

Costly tertiary level fees

It is such a shame that the tuition for a teachers' college student has surpassed $200,000. The Government needs to tackle this issue as it promised free education for secondary schools, but after that level, what will happen to these students?

As a student at a very prominent teachers' college, I find it very hard to meet the school's financial demands. Teaching used to be one of the few professions that was a good choice for obtaining higher education, especially for the poorer class. However, it seems as if it is now for the rich only. Most, if not all, college and university students are faced with the exceedingly high expenses of tuition fees. What does the Government plan to do to help us?

- Crissidan

crissidan2000@yahoo.com

Steer Town,

St Ann's Bay PO

St Ann