Who will dare buy Jamaat property? - A letter from a citizen

There is much talk about auctioning the properties of the Jamaat Al Muslimeen.

But who is courageous enough to buy these properties?

Will the current occupiers be evicted before sale? Even if they are sold what value will be placed on them?

In this sale it is crucial that there be an upset price, and if there is, what will happen if no one reaches that figure?

What kind of protection will be afforded to any purchaser if the Jamaat decides that they will invade and reoccupy the various properties?

Will they be given proper protection by the State?

I still see clearly in my mind’s eye recollections of a newspaper photo of a court document being thrown to the ground when a senior police officer attempted to serve it on the Jamaat.

We can parade as much as we wish but the big question remains. Does the Government have the stomach to bell that cat?

H. Mc INTYRE | Belmont
(Repreinted from Newsday - Sat. 26 Sept. 2009)