Confronted with the powerful socio-economic and political pressures which are impacting all countries at present, the people of Jamaica are, as the saying goes, hurting.
With different sections of the nation's population hurting to different extent, and, consequently, at times, being in conflict.
This both famous and infamous island of Jamaica, which was probably the most prised emerald in the former British Empire, is currently having a hard time in the sphere of public relations at present.
Which, you could argue, is nothing new, if you happen to be aware of the very bad but well-deserved publicity it has been having, almost continuously for the past two to three decades or more.
You see, the stereotypical Jamaican has become known as a brash, aggressive, feisty and even violent person.
The kind of person, who, atleast in the past, was know to attack the unsuspecting person who, in a crowded dance hall, accidentally stepped on his nicely polished shoe.
It did not matter that the unintentional act was committed by another Jamaican reveller; the punishment would have been the same.
Being pushed violently, struck with a fist, or stabbed with a knife.
Much might have been said about the proverbial 'peaceful Rastaman', but the same could not or might not have been said about the 'Baldhead.'
So, ok, yes, as I said, this kind of Jamaican was and most likely, continued to be 'the stereotypical Jamaican.'
The one on which both popular and infamous myths are based on.
The one who might comes to mind when you turn on your radio, tablet or TV and hear about young boys and young men being stabbed, shot and murdered in Britain's metropolitan cities.
To be continued!
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