Tuesday's lead story reported an alleged incident that is being investigated by the Port Security Corps.

Two men, one reportedly employed to the company and a pilot, were caught in a "compromising position" by a police patrol unit on the compound of the Norman Manley International Airport.

While the incident is shocking enough, although it does not beggar belief, there is another more disconcerting matter at hand, that of a possible police cover-up.

It is understood that the matter is being investigated but THE STAR would shudder to think that law enforcers have detoured off the normal course of justice by allowing persons found breaking the law to get off scot-free.

Many persons who have broken the law have, at some time, been cautioned by policemen and welcome the warning, as opposed to a fine or jail-time. However, the suggestion of an exchange of money to turn a blind eye because one of the men is a relative of a high-ranking member of society leaves a bad taste in the mouth.

The same rules should apply for all men caught in similar circumstances. It should not be that there is one set of rules for a particular segment of society and another set of rules for other segments.

There is a popular maxim: Rules are for the strict adherence of fools but to the wise, they are mere guidelines. It is THE STAR's expectation that the maxim does not ring true for the persons supposedly involved in the incident, both law enforcers and those who broke the law.