anonymous said...
this was on the gleaner site and then pulled:I feel that Reggae Sumfest should use this divine sign in order to go through a spiritual as well as physical change to their show. This was the first time in 15 years that I did not attend Sumfest. As a victim of domestic abuse, I was both dismayed and shocked, that two individuals that have been confirmed abusers of woman were elevated and and being praised this year by organizers. Bounty Killer who will have go on trial for beating a police officer with an illegal firearm this Oct, was recently arrested for domestic abuse. Jah Cure a convicted rapist that still has not offered an official apology, As well as Chris Brown, convicted of beating his girlfriend last year. How can Sumfest Organizers and Bounty Killer's manager Sharon Burke continue to reward this kind of abusive behavior with awards and praises. Should we not treat criminals like they deserve to be treated, and shun them from our society. How can we grow a country of leaders if we do not show them that certain behavior should not be rewarded. The mud was a sign from The Lord, these persons who control our greatest resource "reggae" need to a cleansing, and need to step up to their responsibility to this country, not their pockets.