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21 February 1995
I value the opportunity to express views on the new
constitu‑tion. Obviously one cannot do justice to it in a very brief
letter
but I would like to highlight some aspects which I feel are
basic.
May I say. I do not envy you your position in trying to
co‑ordinate so many differing views and also the fact that the problems
of
our country appear to move in a vicious circle.
We are unfortunately
experiencing an extremely high incidence of violence which flows from economic
ills which in turn are influ‑enced
by a lack of capital inflow whch is
caused by the high level of violence. However what I feel one should do is to
try to indentify
the problems we face and in turn endeavour to
iso‑late/co,ntrol those factors which cause these problems.
1. The
right to life: I feel this is fundamental but having said that I feel capital
punishment should be maintained under clearly
def ined circumstances e.g. murder
without extenuating circum‑stances. Whilst it is a ghastly thing to take
a life neverthe‑less
where murder is committed, what about the one whose
life was taken and the aqony of the immediate family? If a person takes a life,
surely they in turn have forfeited their right to life! Likewise the question
of abortion - I do not accept abor‑tion on demand
but that the present
laws should be maintained settinc out very plainly under what circumstances
abortion should be allowed. Abortion
is often a 'quick fix' to promiscuous
livina.
2. Pornography - here again free pornography can only have a bad
influence on our young people who in their early years need auidance
as to what
is a right and stable way of life. Pornogra‑nhv as such. will only excite
the mind which in turn could lead to
other ills as rape and sexual assault.
Pornography should therefore be strictly controlled.
- Alcohol
and Druqs - We are too well aware of the high cost to
our nation f
rom the abuse of alcohol and drugs. Drugs as suc should be banned and violence
flowing from the abuse of alcohol should
be severely dealt with. Likewise I
feel there should be a tightening of the qrantinq of bail.
Labour laws should
be well controlled and wildcat strikes resulting in harm to the economy should
be outlawed. A structure for consultation
between management and labour should
be intro‑duced which should be strictly adhered to as a breakdown of
Droduction can only
have its affect on labour itself and the economy as a
whole.
5. Religion there should indeed be freedom of religion I
Dersonallv believe that Christianity is the only faith that lays down the
true
priciples for a stable and prosperous country and the Bible is truly the only
textbook for the basis of true Government.
All Government throughout the
world falls under the rule of God Almichtv and recognising this, may I say that
many of us remem‑ber
you all in ldraver - and at times each one of you in
a person‑al capacity, - in the great responsibility that you carry as
leaders-of our land. To this end may I recommend to you, if you do not do so
already, that you read the Bible regularly and seek
the face of God for guidance
and wisdom.
P. Martin
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