Dear Source:
In regards to the NY Times article about corruption in the US Virgin Islands, one can look at the story in at least 2 different ways. While the previous reader who commented felt the we should hang our head in shame, I feel that what it actually shows is the enforcement of our territorial laws regardless of the standing of the individual in our community. No man is above the law! Previously, such officials were routinely acquitted of all charges by a "jury of their peers" (usually relatives and friends) if charges were even brought at all.
The De Jongh administration shows courage in letting the chips fall where they may and charging where it sees corruption. The people of the Virgin Islands are fed up with the misuse of government funds; squandered, misspent or stolen instead of improving our schools, hospitals, roads, sewage and other infrastructure. The people of the Virgin Islands fervently desire to improve their lives and are willing to stand together against corruption by insisting that the laws be enforced fairly and without exception. This story in the NY Times represents, to me, a turning point for the USVI where corruption, incompetence and apathy will no longer be tolerated.
P. J. Glengary, M.D.
Virgin Islands
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