Doctor Minnis it is true that most of the crime is a result of what happens in the homes. and there are many who do not know what it is to be a good parent. they seem to believe if they buy every thing their children want it is good. that is not insulting any one. Dr: Nottage was gracious to you. Now let me tell you something turning in guns is not the answer as you seem to believe, It is most important to find the source where are the guns coming from and good strong parents who teach their children about The God of heaven and earth, and parents who live good upstanding lives. and tell their children when they are wrong and praise and encourage them when they do well. also the blame game will not do. and your party did not and does not have the answer, to crime.. it is plain to see by your response.

For once, I agree with you.

In DEFENSE of B. J . Nottage: he is from an era where not only did most persons not even see a gun, but they never heard gunshots much less hear of Bahamians killing Bahamians as what is happening today. It is difficult to fathom. But we, as a nation, must question why even those who came before BJ did not take swift and decisive action against thieves and murderers. Our bible says that "thieves and murdeters have come to kill and to destroy and they MUST be taken out of society ". BJ has spent most of his life in public service. I suggest the prime minister give him a less difficult portfolio so the elder statesman can retire in and with dignity. Just don't put Keith bell as his replacement.

The only reason that Nottage made his speech was that Bradley Roberts publicly chastised Nottage and said that he was not doing enough to stop crime.

The PLP are going to pin the crime problems on Nottage and make him a scapegoat, just like they did when he ran against Christie when Ping was forced to step down. Since Christie was the rube, unpolished vomit-swimmer and Swindling's choice, and Nottage was the polished, erudite doctor, the Pingdomites started a smear campaign against Nottage, insinuating that he was an abortionist because he is a gynecologist, and even smearing his wife Portia. She was an entertainer, and the Pingdomites insinuated that she offered more than entertainment services to guests. It looks like they are setting up Nottage to take a fall again.

And as for you birdie, and your support for the PLP, I don't think you act stupid, I'm sure it's the real thing. I am waiting for the moment when you realise that voting for the PLP is like masturbation, it's all good and fun until you realize that you are only screwing yourself!

lol lol lol!

They say the most difficult time in a person's life is when they find out there's a hit on their life. They are to afraid to go to the police or even if they go they are usually not taken seriously. They want to tell their family but can't find the right time, and the one or two persons who may know what's going on are too afraid it too helpless to help. Then the media paints them as lawless criminals! May God have mercy on their souls,,,amen.

Another reason for crime is that there are a lot of angry young men in this society. They may have lost their jobs or cannot find employment. Despite going out and looking for a job unsuccessfully the persons they live with continue to put pressure on them to "find a job and help out with the bills." So not only are they angry at society for not allowing them to make a living, but now they have an ongoing battle with the people they live with. They are hurting inside and feel like an outcast. And so some turn to crime, be it robbery or selling drugs. And it is a fact that when they start to bring money the persons they live with do not question them. They, themselves, are so relieved to have some of the financial burden taken off themselves it doesn't register that their son, or brother or baby daddy is involved with crime. And a lot of times when you see a mother break down in front of the camera after her son has been murdered of arrested for some high profile crime, and hollers "not my good son" that cry is real. It may have been one wrong turn that got him into that situation. Our young men, many of them need help, not more oppression.

Back in the 80's when cocaine use was an epidemic in these islands, a young woman, who was addicted, called her mother just before taking her life and said, "I have opened the gates to hell and I can't close it back."

For the life of me I don't understand with crime so high, why this Gynecologist was put in the position as National Security Minister or why he would accept such a task. He would best be served fighting in a war against STD's and out of control baby making.

A Gynecologist as Minister of National Security! Typical Christie, and so typical PLP! Just give a man a position of significant influence to pacify him and ensure that his leadership aspirations are stymied. What a bunch of clowns! No wonder the country is in the condition it is in.

Paul was a murderer (of Christians in particular ). And God put him to write most of the bible. The watchman who watches the city without God, watches in vain.

A mark of maturity is taking responsibility. Apparently the first step in rehab is admitting you have a problem. the current Gov't cannot do either of these things. They just want to blame someone else. It's the families fault apparently?! and your are moving to start prosecuting families? what in the flying fcku?! It can't be the gov't fault, they only got a 20 million $ loan earlier in the year and are refusing to pay police overtime. No. it's the families fault. so lets make more "criminals" in this country by blaming and convicting families due to the gov't woeful and complete incompetence. Meanwhile, the whole gov't is infested with corruption and criminal activities. Will they ever be prosecuted? Doubtful.

You want crime to get worse, then keep attacking the poor people.

Sadly, what BJ fails to realise is that while he's busy blaming the parents, he fails to realise the gov't is in a parental relationship with the citizens of this country. If we're to convict persons for bad parenting, why not start of with the national parents????

My bad says BJ, I meant parents of poor families only. ass

Nobody doubts that The Bahamas has an enormous crime problem. Already this year our tiny country of 375,000 persons has recorded at least 100 murders; the inhabitants of any small peaceful town of this size would be alarmed if their murder count was 5 per year!!

Obviously crime must become our Nation's top priority, and sufficient funds must be found to put in place all and every measure which can help reduce crime.

There are two parts to crime reduction;

1. First there is crime prevention, which involves utilizing skilled sociologists and social scientists who could help us understand more fully how an innocent child turns into a heartless killer. Once a list of social solutions has been identified, they must implemented using our social services, the Church, sports clubs and organizations, neighborhood activists, service clubs, Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, Salvation Army, Red Cross etc. who would all work in a planned and comprehensive manner to identify at-risk children and young males and intervene in their lives in ways that would lift them up and put them back on track to a righteous way of life.

Family values should be taught in the schools and should become, once again, the bedrock of our country. Parents, Grandparents, Uncles and Aunts and all other family members should reach out to their at-risk relatives, and family interventions should become commonplace.

The often talked about, but never implements Youth Service Organization should be implemented and all young adults should give one year of compulsory service to their country.

Government should double or triple their funding of any worthwhile sporting or cultural organization that involves young Bahamians in worthwhile, character building activities.

2. The second part of crime reduction involves police work. Apprehending criminals must be stepped up, the court system should be enlarged so that justice is swift and certain. If more courts are needed utilize any available empty buildings; our courts do not have to be custom designed architectural masterpieces; temporary accommodation could serve a very useful purpose. Hire however many judges and court technical staff that are needed to quickly catch-up on the backlog of cases.

There should be zero tolerance for crime! The formula is well recognized; stamp out even petty crimes like tinted windows in automobiles, traffic offenses, domestic violence, customs violations, tax evasion.

Most importantly start from the top and prosecute ALL politicians who have engaged in corrupt practices.

In addition to fighting crime in a preventative and corrective manner, the economy MUST be developed in every possible manner, because unemployment always exacerbates criminal activity.