Apology Not Accepted Bolt : To Whom Much Is Given, Much Is Expected
There is a popular saying that goes “To whom much is given, much is expected”; nothing could be more true in the case of Jamaica’s sprint sensation and ambassador at large Usain Bolt. The Honourable Mr. Bolt is renowned the world over for his formidable prowess on the track, as well as his charisma and “vybe”, which many argue entertains the thousands who usually come out to see him compete.
Such is the importance we have placed on Bolt’s talent that our government saw it fit to award him the Order of Distinction and the Order of Jamaica. The University of the West Indies, Mona was not to be outdone, as it intends to confer upon him an honorary Doctorate in Law. I questioned the wisdom in these decisions in Dr. The Honourable Usain St. Leo Bolt O.D, O.J., and asserted my doubt as to whether Bolt was mature enough and indeed had done enough to warrant those honours and privileges. I was sharply criticised for the stance I had taken, many condemned me as “bad mind” and grudgeful”. It was perhaps then an act of vindication that Bolt himself proved the correctness of my assertions, as it relates to his awards, at the recently concluded World Championships in South Korea. It comes down to one simple truth, he is just not mature enough.
Mr. Editor
GRASSROOTS JAMAICA 