state of emergency

[d_knight]

how long do you think this will last, i'm only eighteen so i wasn't alive the last time it was put in place but i heard that this was done before right. it was done by the current party in power, now this was put in place for what was supposed to be a short period of time end at that time ended up being revoked long after how long do you think this state of emergency will last.

i've heard people say its a ploy to take away the people's freedom. what do you think

[Drew]

didn't even know we were under a state of emergency. why?? violence, it can't be ivan.

[BlackCryptoKnight]

didn't even know we were under a state of emergency. why?? violence, it can't be ivan.
Yes boss. The PM put the island in a State of Emergency to give the police the powers he perceived they would need to keep criminal activities under control in the wake of the hurricane Ivan.

[Drew]

because of the pitifull looters??

[BlackCryptoKnight]

because of the pitifull looters??
Yup. Because of the pitiful looters.

I think I heard on the news that the State of Emergency may soon be ceased but I'm not sure when.

[Drew]

i thought that was because of the hurricane.

[d_knight]

These looters are crazy though, a friend of my mother; his hardware was cleaned out, not even a screw or a nail they left behind. nothing at all. these guys are harsh

[Arch_Angel]

i thought that was because of the hurricane.How could you have thought that, when you didn't know we were in a state of emergency? :confused: ;)

The state of emergency will last a month, from the day it was put into effect.

[d_knight]

How could you have thought that, when you didn't know we were in a state of emergency? :confused: ;)

The state of emergency will last a month, from the day it was put into effect.

well we'll wait and see huh if that will really happen

[Arch_Angel]

well we'll wait and see huh if that will really happen
Not sure what you mean. If what will really happen?

"The state of public emergency will stay in force up to a month, unless extended by Parliament. It allows wide powers to the security forces, without the usual constitutional restraint and protection of individual freedoms."
Taken from Jamaica Observer (http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/html/20040916t210000-0500_66153_obs__i_did_what_i_had_to_do_.asp)

[InkyP1]

Sorry to hear this Angel that this is going on. Why do people have to act this way. Its very tragic. :(

[Drew]

AA i knew about the state of emergency, but i thought it was just until the hurricane passed. didn't know it was still enforced.

[d_knight]

AA i knew about the state of emergency, but i thought it was just until the hurricane passed. didn't know it was still enforced.

yeah man it still enforced, i think it supposed to be enforced till the end of the month.

[MiTcHiE]

PS The state of emergency is just in place for certain volatile areas. Not the entire Island as has been previously stated.

[Nastro]

Do you think that is was wise that the Prime Minister called for "The State of Emergency" at the time that he did?

[Drew]

yup, was a very smart move.

[Greatis]

I thought this was already lifted. Oh well it does not affect me right now but is it affecting anyone.

[Arch_Angel]

PS The state of emergency is just in place for certain volatile areas. Not the entire Island as has been previously stated.
How do you know that Mitchie?

[d_knight]

How do you know that Mitchie?

thats exactly what i'ld like to know. last i heard was the "ISLAND IS UNDER A STATE OF EMERGENCY, THIS STATE IS LIKELY TO LAST AN ENTIRE MONTH". So i don't know how come you heard that some parts aren't it might not affect particular areas but it is an island wide status.