By Kerwin De Matas



Today, maybe I am in a sombre mood, and it's because of an article I saw in the Trinidad Express. And so, I just have to state my opinion on this frustrating subject, and in alot of cases. Witnesses...to curb crime, these people are very important, but it appears that in a lot of cases, they are scared to testify. Now this is something to think about. Most citizens won't get involved with being witnesses, even if it means saving their own lives, why? Because of the fear of getting the backlash of course!! What would happen though if everyone was to think along the same lines not thinking about being witnesses and face the crime problem, face to face, now that would be vigilante wouldn't it? form our groups! watch each others back! no fear! But one thing though....we have our families to think about, and are scared of what would happen to them if we were to get ourselves involved like that,( witnesses or vigilante!) you don't have to think that you are the only one. Definitely, there are alot of people all over who would just like to go vigilante and put a stop to the crime problem themselves, but would it cause more violence than we already have? Don't forget the family also, this is one of the real reasons that we think we shouldn't get involved. But guess what, if we don't try to put an end to these things, without the perseverance, the criminals would always be on top!! We have to find our confidence in our security institutions again....it's really sad that we let criminals rule, isn't it?......

McGruff the Crime Fighting Dog