St. Maarten Private Eye

I don't agree with the statement that Minister of Justice, David Dick, should resign. He is one of the few Antillean Ministers who is actually taking his job seriously. Let the man continue his good work.

I agree that this whole affair smells of a setup. That being the case, Marcel Loor should have 'lawyered up' the minute his initials appeared in the news about a Police Commissioner under investigation. Why didn't he? Did he actually think he was above the law? Or does he believe is innocent of any wrongdoing?

Getting a lawyer at such an early stage of an investigation is not a sign that one is guilty. It is a simple matter of protecting one's individual legal rights. Especially in a justice system gone array.

Look at Cor Merx. He lawyered up even before the investigating authorities could put the arrest warrant in writing. Result? He did not spend any time in jail. Instead he was placed under house arrest and is today a free man. Free to write silly letters for gullible clients.

The SMPD has leadership issues. That is clear cut. But can anyone else step up to the challenge? We lack leaders in every sector of our society. Who's fault is that?

The executing and enforcement arms of the law in our communities have absolutely no respect and command absolutely no authority. Who's fault is that?

It is certainly not David Dick's fault.
Give the man a break. Give Holiday a holiday instead.