Saturn Jamaica Commercial

All publicity isn't good publicity. Echoes rang out from Hanover to Portland about the recent commercial from Saturn. Couple weeks ago we were being praised for how happy and patriotic Jamaicans can be and ministers were honoured by the advertisement. Today, a new picture is being painted but to my surprise some Jamaicans see nothing wrong with this commercial, proud Jamaicans aren't they? When citizens can sit down and believe that the commercial is a good thing it leaves me to wonder how proud we are of the black,green and gold of our nation. Then again I'm really not that shocked by the words of those who see nothing wrong with the commercial because some of us treat our flag with little or no respect so hey it really isn't no big deal if another country does the same thing.
Its not even about comparing how America would react in this situation because quite frankly I'm tired of the comparisons. We area country set apart so why should we fall in line an accept any and everything that is thrown at us. Are we so desperate for a little attention that any attention will do? Come on disrespect is disrespect no matter where its is coming from.
We will continue to remain the way we are because once again we have lost our voice because we tremble when the bigger countries speak.Then you have those who will say that everything some of us find fault with,you may look at it that way but I see it as looking beyond the obvious because clearly majority of Jamaicans just love a little laughter and a little excitement and greater thought isn't given to anything. The commercial indeed showcased a bit of our culture but we are better off without it what they showcased has been showcased in much more respectable manner by others and we can show the world we are on our own. Stop being silly and looking at the bigger picture we are small yes but small minds can do great things therefore stop letting other people take us for idiots.

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