Give Rev Al a break
Published:Saturday | July 3, 2010 | 12:00 AM
The Editor, Sir:
Like many others, I eagerly await the courts' decision regarding the charges laid against the Rev Al Miller. It is very heart-rending to know that he, being an honourable man with an impeccably sound civil record, has been caught up in this dilemma. I have a gut feeling that the police are a bit embarrassed that they were not able to locate Christopher Coke for over a month.
Miller should be credited for his effort in bringing 'Dudus' out of hiding. Also, the commissioner of police should state the fact that it was not police-driven intelligence that led to the capture of the fugitive on the Mandela Highway. Not all of us are fools; it was an informant who busted on the travel arrangements.
A report that Miller's SUV was trailed since it left Moneague to the Mandela Highway is just absolute nonsense. Why would the police trail a convoy transporting a very important fugitive for such a long time? This doesn't make any sense whatsoever!
Given the time it takes from Moneague to the Mandela Highway, the entire army could have travelled from Kingston and intercepted the so-called convoy long before it reached the highway.
Miller meant to do good
There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that Miller meant to do good, and that he will be freed of all charges so that he can continue with his accustomed way of life. If things go otherwise, the law interpreters would have lost a sense of conscience and would send a negative signal to the church fraternity as to how far they extend their goodwill gestures regarding issues of national importance.
I unequivocally call on the commissioner of police to help in the vindication of the Rev Al Miller. Even though I think he will not do so.
The fugitive, Christopher Coke, could only trust the pastor, and it can be argued that had he not been in the company of Al Miller, he would be cold under the ground, rather than lingering in a US jail awaiting trial and, at the same time, rejoicing in his mind that regardless of what transpires, he was able to avert a disaster similar to the one that befell his father.
I am, etc.,
ST ALBURN MUNROE