The daily killings in Jamaica have reached the point where as a nation we are essentially desensitised. We no longer look at these crimes in complete shock and horror because we have become so accustomed to the massacre that it has essentially become stale news.

The only time news of murder elicit some kind of response is when it is a notable personality, like a well-loved or renowned member of the community. Otherwise, it's just another day and another murder.

Obviously, something is fundamentally wrong with this picture, because as human beings we ought to be appalled by the high murder rate and demand that justice be done. The reality is that we are neither appalled, at least not to the extent in which we ought to be, nor are we demanding justice.

When are we going to realise that we need to collectively demand justice by turning out in huge numbers, engaging in mass protests island wide to send a clear and unambiguous message to our elected officials that we mean business?

I am, etc.,

NORM EDMONSON

bigupja2@hotmail.com