The behaviour of the new PLP Government continues to make me very concerned.

In particular, their Supreme Court action to prevent the election of March 31, 1999 taking place in the constituency of Paget West. They are plain and simply dancing on the grave of the late Madeline Joell and this is a horrible image.

All Bermudians should be ashamed to see our New PLP Government try to remove the peoples right to choose who they would like to have represent them in the House of Assembly.

So much for a new Bermuda. It looks like a Bermuda with increasing Government arrogance and fewer human rights.

MIDDLE AGED VOTER Paget Leaving whites out March 26, 1999 Dear Sir, I would like to thank Dr. Godwin for pointing out the racial nature of Mr.

Woolcock's cartoon. Do you realise that white people have been left out entirely? The boy is not white, and nor are any of the authority figures -- neither the principal, the mother or the sergeant.

I know that whites are the minority population, but to leave whites out completely carries an obvious message.

Thank you Dr. Godwin.

W.S. ZUILL SR.

Smith's Parish Plotting our own destiny March 21, 1999 Dear Sir, To ask a Bermudian if they are for Independence is both insulting and silly Mr. Editor! Why would any Bermudian in their right mind, not want to be free, to plot their own destiny! DR. CLARK GODWIN Miniature Hong Kong March 25, 1999 Dear Sir, Bermuda is now become a miniature Hong Kong. Tall office buildings -- condos overcrowded, most expensive, and landlords greedy.

DEVONSHIRE A very special `Wizard' March 24, 1999 Dear Sir, I am writing, once again, regarding another wonderful evening of entertainment. On Wednesday 17th of March, myself, along with many others attended the opening night performance of "The Wizard of Oz'' staged by students at the Bermuda High School for girls, each girl performed their part with talent and discipline as young professionals.

The evening was beautiful, right to the end and by then the auditorium had filled to capacity with much pride and admiration from parents, family and friends. Bravo! Bravo! The many long hours and dedication which goes into producing such a wonderful play was eminent throughout which I'm sure is the reason for its success.

Although the main reason for its success, I'm sure, is having the expertise of two outstanding directors at the helm, Jacqui Riordan and Kate Ross, not only are they great directors in each of their fields, but, most important, great teachers, recognising the distinctive characters in each student, and by giving them that extra individual encouragement, which enables them to cope and prepare for the part best suited to them.

All of this takes major talent and a great deal of patience. Thank you both to the principles, cast and to all those involved behind the scenes.

A job well done! (Please save me a seat for next year!) Principles that need a mention are as follows: Abby Hyslop as Dorothy; Sarah Gallo as the lion; Jassica Frith as the tin man; Sarah Taylor as the wicked witch; Emma Farge as Uncle Henry; Rebecca Faulkenberry as Glinda.

Once again thank you all for a wonderful evening.

GORDY GIBBONS Paget Where's the incentive? March 18, 1999 Dear Sir, During a year five Civics class our teacher, Mr. Anthony Wade, brought to our attention an article about Project Ride. We are curious as to why CedarBridge was the only school mentioned by Mr. Donald Dane in the article "Youth could be targeted in road safety offensive.'' (March 10). We do not appreciate the alleged negativity associated with CedarBridge being highlighted on the front page of The Royal Gazette most of the positive things about CedarBridge are printed on the back.

It is unfair for Mr. Dane and the media to target the majority of CedarBridge students because of the actions of a few individuals who have problems coping with rules. These students are not our problems, but they do interfere with our progress. Most of us like our school and plan to succeed when we graduate.

Our goals will be difficult to achieve if the public thinks ill of us as a result of the media's selectivity of reporting issues about students.

Many students are not aware of the Project Ride Programme. Some students have tried out the programme, and our friends who have taken the course found it very helpful -- particularly learning how to ride a bike with gears. We think that the course should be mandatory and more challenging because a lot of students cannot ride. However, approximately 30 students per year given the time constraints. Having the programme mandatory would be a challenge.

CedarBridge can only get one test date per month and this is inadequate to accommodate all the students involved, let alone additional students. Project Ride instruction should be a full-time job. However, for students there is no incentive to take Project Ride other than the ten percent insurance reduction.

It is easier to turn 16 and take a regular test then go through the hassle of Project Ride. Project Ride would make our life difficult. In addition, our experience with TCD has been miserable and irritating. We can't get appointments close to our 16th birthday and when we do, the appointments are not honoured on time and, there are long waits. Furthermore, some TCD employees are very unpleasant and longwinded.

When recent negative events surrounded Saltus no one came around from The Royal Gazette to photograph our successful "students against violence program''. Yet, The Royal Gazette printed a positive coverage photo of their Project Ride programme students. CedarBridge students deserve the same respect and consideration from the media that has been given to private school students.

STUDENTS LOOKING FOR RESPECT FOR CEDARBRIDGE (Teresa Burrows, RoChae Brown, Katosha Caines, Danae DeShields, Kabir Dill, Claudia Johnson, Milton Jones, Eduardo Medeiros, Marketa Raynor, Jevon Roberts, Marco Rodrigues, Keidric Smith, Natosha Smith, Sophia Smith, Leslie Swan, Sinclair Vickers, Chardre Young and Tyler Wilkinson).

HWP's good side March 20, 1999 Dear Sir, For quite a while the HWP Group has been under fire. "Lack of spare parts, bad service and indifferent staff.'' These and other criticisms are justifiable and acceptable, if one also accepts the fact that a toddler should be expected to break the 24th of May Marathon record.

HWP Group is a relatively new company. Whatever problems existed within the former Companies: Ray Brothers, PWs and HWP, will take sometime to sort out.

There is nothing at all one could say at this point to appease the irate customer. That too is understandable.

However, I would encourage anyone to take an in depth look at HWP Group. The company has a very rich racial and cultural makeup. There is in almost every area equal employment opportunity. Every employee has been trained in the portrayal of positive customer relationships. All managers have had training in Interpersonal Management Skills. So when a customer makes contact with any staff, be they Mr. McKenzie or a car cleaner, they are duty bound to warmly greet and offer assistance to that customer.

In addition to all of the above. HWP Group has been offering temporary employment to over 20 locals. Men and women who very likely would have had problems finding employment elsewhere. I could list many more positive things that the company is doing, not just in house but also in the community. These were mentioned to show that this monopolistic monster is not just about selling a car.

Surely, there must be one person out there who can share a pleasant HWP Group encounter.

Don't be to quick to throw the baby out with the bath water. How about a little patience? Remember, a mirror has two faces.

JOSHUA RICHARDSON Pembroke