The Editor: Sir,

Who is a terrorist? Are there two or three ways of describing a terrorist? Certainly not. My dictionary tells me one meaning: "a person who uses violence and intimidation in an attempt to achieve political aims".

Can we say then that there are terrorists in Jamaica? I would say yes. And they can be seen or known especially during election time. And, these terrorists are deadly, dangerous and jealous. If you are against their leader, their party or their administration; if your slogan is not their slogan; if you are not singing their tune or showing some form of appreciation, they will be very upset with you, and it can spell danger, trouble and even death for you.

What are some of the differences between our terrorists and the American terrorists? The Americans are good at throwing bombs; ours are good at using knives and machetes. Both Jamaicans and American terrorists also use guns and rifles, but ours are more dangerous and aggressive.

Have I given a good enough description of who a terrorist is? Do I have enough facts? Based on the definition of a terrorist, can I ask these questions? Those killed in political violence, who would you say killed them? Those threatened, who would you say threatened them? And those who burned down buildings and broke the law during election time, what would you call them? You already know all the answers.

Would you then say that there are many terrorists here? And, let us not combine terrorists and the political supporters as one. They are not. Don't be a terrorist. If you are one, or choose to become one, be a peaceful one.

Can there be a peaceful terrorist? All I know, he may not be a dangerous one.

I am, etc.,

Donald Jefferson McKoy

Spanish Town

St. Catherine