March 17, 2002

Dear Sir,

I'm writing primarily to congratulate some of the students from the CedarBridge Academy for using this media outlet to express their positive thoughts regarding their school. Regardless of the negativity that unfortunately surrounds the school, it is gratifying to see these young people stand for their beliefs.

It is at this time that adults would benefit from these young people not to abandon ship when it looks like its going down. I use this as a parallel to the PLP supporters to stand solidly By your party and support them.

When we voted them in 1998, it was to oust the United Bermuda Party for the lack of communication with the general public and overall lack of vision.

It must be agreed that the PLP Government has stuck to and passed legislation on their mandate from Education to Transportation and everything in between.

I recall one of my favourite books "Lest We Forget: They Paved The Way" by Joy Wilson Tucker and I finished this letter with that title in mind. We cannot for the umpteenth time in history be taken in by the naysayers of this country. I appeal to the PLP supporters to stand your course and all will prevail.

ELEANOR SMITH

St. George's