Corrupt practices are increasingly widespread

Dear Editor,

A recently reported admission that there was corruption in certain quarters, presumably in high places, comes as no surprise and is an almost unnecessary confirmation of what has long been considered as normal activity in our social condition.
It would appear that with the increasing impoverishment of our people there is a general worsening of morals, as well as a greater incidence of petty and serious criminal activity. These have all been in existence for so long the people have accepted that the low standards will prevail and have had time to make the adjustments to their daily routine to survive as best they can.