There are still kindhearted people out there

Dear Sir:

I don’t normally write to newspapers, but I am being motivated to write to you on the subject of good human conscience. I really hope this letter gets published. You know, sir, there is so much evil and wickedness in the world today, that we intend to overlook when good deeds are done by one human to another.

It was such a joy to learn of this man, Wesley Aubrey, in New York who risked his life when he jumped on the subway tracks in that city to use his body as a shield to protect another man who had fallen on the track, as the powerful train rushed over them. This black man gave no thought to the risk to his own life as he tried to save his white brother, Mr. Aubrey is a real hero, and cannot be commended too highly.

Then just this week another man right here in Fort Lauderdale, risked his life when he rushed into a burning apartment and saved the life of another man who was trapped in his wheelchair, as the fire raged around him. This is another great example of the care we should have for each other.

I pray to the Lord that these acts of kindness are signs that the hearts of man are changing from the pull of evil, and that the world becomes a much more caring world.

Agatha Murray, Fort Lauderdale

Dear editor,

Congratulations to John Compton

A very happy new year to you, and the entire staff of your newspaper. I want to express my pleasure, and that of my family, on the recent victory of Sir John Compton in St. Lucia, and the initiative taken by your paper to report on the election results and, more so, to do an interview with Sir. John, This man has done a very lot of good things for my country. He has laid the foundation for others to build upon, and if the country is going through problems, as it is, with crime and other problems, he is the best man to make things right.

This argument about him being too old is a very silly one. People place too much emphasis on old-age. As long as Compton is in reasonably good health and soundness of mind, he will do a good job. As he himself said he is not being required to run in the Olympics, or play in some major sports, so his being over eighty-years old is really not relevant. With age comes great wisdom.

I want to wish The new prime minister of St. Lucia ad his entire cabinet plenty success as they continue to lead our small but vibrant country.

Ronnie Gaines, Lauderhill

No monetary gain for US in Darfur

Dear Sir:

I've been searching the Internet for news in the Caribbean and I came across your paper and one of the first articles I read was, the editorial "Time to step up for Africans in Darfur and Chad." I am an American and feel the same way that this writer does. It [lack of help] doesn't make sense. I guess because we don't have any monetary gain there. Like the writer says, we're protecting our oil, in Iraq. I guess if we were looking for Bin Laden, war would make a little sense. I know that we need to help Africa and I feel really badly about it. I wish I could do more. Thank you for allowing me to comment.

Theresa Prosper
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