Good. Now has he resigned yet? Why not? Why does the PM think what he said is acceptable?

A teachable moment would have been the part where he was made to resign.

How many Bahamian politicians resign over personal convictions such as domestic violence? Several Cabinet Ministers resigned based on political intent eg Tenny Wells and a few were fired by PM eg. Pierre Dupuch, but how many resigned based on personal convictions????????????
Leslie saw nothing wrong with his HOA comments. Perry has stated no public position. So where is the grounds for a resignation???????? Leslie apologized. Silence means consent

It is all about the politics, When a man says he is sorry and means it , The great God Almighty forgives that man. I disagree with what Mr. Miller said. It was the wrong thing to say. Perhaps some other charity will accept his donation. Mr. Miller is not the problem. The problem is the abuser and the enabler.

In the Bahamas it is all politics, here we go again politics, politics.

Congrats to the crisis centre for refusing the cheque. At least it shows that not everything in this country is for sale. Mr.Mller acted as a typical Bahamian politician. He feels entitled to do and say as he pleases and when things get tough,he is trying to buy his way out of the situation.

Potcake's lucky day cause, if the look on Abaco's "independent" House MP Edison face could kill he'd be a goner. Comrades get your checkbooks and pennies out to make a donation to replace The Crisis Centre having announced they're rejecting Potcake's $1000 "niceties joking only" check, stating that " so often when a victim is battered, this explosion is followed by a honeymoon period, which is to shower the victim with gifts, money, jewelry, flowers and other niceties."
www.bahamascrisiscentre.org
Amen for an organization with common sense.

It is a sad day in this country when people do not seem to see the reason why this minister should resign because of his statement. It is a shame for people to downplay comments that Mr. Miller made in the HOA as just being the norm. ONLY in the Bahamas is this considered to be the norm. Sure he apologized and perhaps he may very well be remorseful. The big question is when are we gonna hold our leaders to a higher level? Sure everyone makes mistakes. We are all human right? And to err is human. Nevertheless, people who run for public office cannot afford to make these kinds of grave mistakes. They should know that when they run for such positions that they are bound by the highest standards of the land. If we as a people do not start to speak out and hold them accountable then they will always feel that they can get by with the same bullshit over and over again. This problem is far reaching in the Bahamas-Not only do politicians feel that they could do anything without consequences: Pastors, senior office workers, police officers and many more feel that they are untouchable. Some politicians even get mad when they are put on blast for their blatant abuse of power or corruption. Say what ya like but thank God for the fourth estate of the Bahamas. Without newspapers and tabloids like the Tribune and yes the Punch, watching their movements, these clowns would have ruined the Bahamas completely by now.

KUDOS Crisis Centre. Mr. Miller would do well to show a contrite heart, and maybe his apology would be more believable.

There may be times when we are powerless to prevent an injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest. - Elie Wiesel

Not accepting the apology or the check is just silly. However un-tasteful his comments, he did just JOKE about it...ppl acting like he actually slapped a woman in Parliament. Accept the apology & check and MOVE ON.

Now I see why the country is in the condition it is now... Who cares if it was a "joke". People are being abused everyday and to make a damn "joke" of it is distasteful. How can you say people should move on? What if someone beat your sister or your mother and told you to just "MOVE ON". C'mon man. Use some common sense before you post.

Well, show this much outrage at the person who ACTUALLY beat someone. Not some politician who apologized and tried to make good on it. Continuing this rhetoric about Leslie Miller is not actually helping anyone.

If you can't see that logic--you lack the common sense.

Didn't they just arrest the guy who murdered that young girl and buried her body. I hardly think as much outrage is actually showed towards the actual offenders against women! Why no protesters outside while HE was being arraigned?

Come on, man. Don't get caught up in this political hype.

If you see logic in this, you are a part of the problem

C'mon man... He's only apologizing because how people reacted. Using Leslie Miller could help other people. He's a public figure and uses abuse as a "joke".

That guy was actually arrested. Imagine how many other abuse stories are out there without any one thinking or knowing about it. I get caught up in the political hype because these politicians represent me and you. I don't want some idiot making a "joke" about how he had to beat his girlfriend. This mess starts at the top.

If they don't want it, he could put it in my name and drop in the mail.

We lose track of the fact that our politicians are good sweet mouth SOBs. Leslie is a classic case, just like the majority of MPs in the House. If you dont think it was said in "jest" think again........... its as if Leslie was in the barroom with his boys slamming dominos, drinking Kaliks and talking SH#@*%TTTTTTTTTTTT. Watch da tape "thomas".. no doubt!!!!!!!!!!!

$1,000 is allot must not need maybe drug an number house $$ will be better. This is a bad message to send when you beg for donations an then turn it down.

And that is why the cycle continues...throw some money and all is forgotten

So 242in404, what does this statement below means to you even after he say he was only joking.

“I will never stop as long as breath is in my body and I assure them of that and they know that. It’s just couple of them out there who like to hit me for no reason – them highfalutin ones. I deal with the potcakes like myself and they love me just like I love them.”

This sound like any one apologizing and sorry for what he said.

Concerned citizens please sign the petition www.tinyurl.com/violenceisnotfunny <BR> and join the peaceful protest at Rawson Square tomorrow 9-11am.

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