When fools run a country.
Ms. Adderley proves that she is uneducated, as all studies show that capital punishment does nothing to reduce crime.
Furthermore, she likely even calls herself a Christian, forgetting? "Thou shall not kill".
So long as we continue to elect uneducated and ignorant leaders, this is what we will get.
Were our leaders willing to significantly increase funding to education and family concerns, work to uplift the working poor, and significantly tax the rich, instead of always trying to pocket as much as they can for themselves, perhaps we would see an improvement in our terrible terrible crime statistics.
Of course this takes true leadership, vision and education, all of which are sorely lacking with no improvement on the horizon.

When fools run a country. PM Davis proves that he is uneducated, as all studies show that capital punishment does nothing to reduce crime but it does punish the sick humans that prey on and kill our family, friends and neighbors.
Why pray tell keep these crazy, murdering and raping monsters alive?

How will they implement the killing firing squad. Pop necks or poison. Those who want the death penalty should perform the task . . Which will ms Adderley choose to carry out it will be on her

I'll do it.

> Statement in Support of the Resumption
> of Capital Punishment for Heinous
> Crimes

The recent horrific crimes plaguing our nation, including the murder of 12-year-old Adriel Moxey and the despicable act of rape, have left citizens outraged and grieving. These acts of brutality strike at the core of our society, demanding a firm response. While preventative measures are vital, the absence of definitive consequences for the most heinous offences sends a dangerous message to would-be offenders. Capital punishment, specifically hanging, must be reinstated and enforced for severe crimes such as gang murders, child rape, and premeditated killings.

It is unacceptable that the justice system is paralyzed by procedural hurdles and a lack of political will. The death penalty remains a valid legal option, yet the reluctance to implement it has emboldened criminals and undermined public trust in the system. The argument that hanging "is not a solution" ignores its critical role in both deterring crime and delivering justice to victims and their families. A state that fails to enforce justice allows lawlessness to thrive.

If our elected officials continue to lack the resolve to act, then the people must be empowered to decide. Let the question of capital punishment be placed directly on the next election ballots. Allow the citizens of this nation, who have borne the brunt of these crimes, to voice their will. If a majority supports the resumption of hanging, then it becomes the duty of the government to respect and act upon the mandate of the people.

To those who commit heinous acts against our children, our families, and our communities, there must be no ambiguity: justice will be swift, decisive, and irrevocable. The resumption of capital punishment is not merely about retribution; it is about restoring the rule of law, ensuring the safety of our citizens, and upholding the sanctity of life by demonstrating that such vile acts will not be tolerated.

***The time for hesitation has passed. It is time to act boldly, to protect the innocent, and to send a clear message that justice will prevail in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.***

You write well, however, you are wrong on many counts.

Should they have public hangings in Rawson square to satisfy the thirst of the blood thirsty. HANGINGS may be in the past. CAPTIAL PUNISHMENT it will not change the hearts of the wicked in the USA they called lynching.

Once again Christianity is getting in the way of common sense.

AFTER Senate President Lashell Adderley called for the resumption of capital punishment following the murder of 12-year-old Adriel Moxey --- Tis mandatory I think, before hangin' by post -- the stance taken by Comrade 'Sister'. -- Who's done sounding plenty **resumption** like the other former "Gold Medallion Pendant" Senator "Sister" Lanish, who by pure happenstance, managed hung her own political career. -- Yes?

Defense of the innocent and protection of the vulnerable….these are CHRISTIAN values. If we are prepared to shed blood in war to protect our society we should also see this as our duty in protecting our children from such God-less predators. That said…it is hurt people who hurt people and until we come to grips with some true, deep, and meaningful healing for our society we shall always reap the consequences of our sins.

“….trying to prevent killing..” is also “after the fact”. There is a need or a motive behind every act of violence and the taking of a life. In little Adriel’s case the attacker likely needed to shut her up, and probably needed to stop her from being able to report them. Perhaps there was a hedonistic and sadistic need to punish another person by loss. We could also assume things much darker than that…a dopamine addiction that required the rush of such violence, or even a “spiritual” need to satisfy some “god”. Anyway you look at it…we have a growing need to address our nations psychological and spiritual health ! Since we do not have a healthy society nor the means to heal it, how do we afford protection? Prison where the problems become exacerbated, perpetuated, and sent back into society all the worse for it?

**A cryin' shame** reminder directed at the Comrade Senator Lashell Adderley. -- The **"legal process"** was used against Coloured Skinned Americans who were put to death for offenses against white folks, -- Including speaking disrespectfully, refusing to step off the sidewalk, using profane language, using an improper title for a white person, suing a white man, arguing with a white man, bumping into a white woman, insulting a white person, and other social grievances. --- Coloured Americans were terrorized by the knowledge that they could be **put to death** if they intentionally or accidentally violated any social norm **as defined** by **any** adult or minor age white person. -- Read up on our own history --- The very first time a black took a white man to court. -- Yes?

Actually the PM is right. Hanging isn't a solution. No country that carries out the death penalty has shown where that is a deterrence to murder. If you look at countries without the death penalty you see a lower incidence of murders. But, if you look closely there are other things in play there. There's better education. There's better healthcare which would include mental wellbeing. There would be better policing, etc. So, while the PM is correct in his statement he must appreciate his government along with all before him have not done a good job to improve conditions within the country to minimize murders. Beyond the government, society needs to act as a safety net to deter would be criminals from committing heinous acts. I'm not suggesting vigilante justice. I'm suggesting keeping eyes open and also listening around their areas. When they realize something is wrong, alert others and collectively act to intervene or to call the police. The police when called need to respond in a timely manner. If we do these things we would begin to have less problems.

**We, the popoulaces'.** -- Need our own Comrade "Sister" Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarkes' in a staged haka up on the floor of the colony's red chamber, -- As well as on the floor of the honourable House Off Assembly, -- To **shout down** against those cooperating with the British Crown acting as **“judge, jury and executioner."** -- Yes?

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XDbz3KQn…

Well it is a known fact that any criminal that has been successfully executed has never committed a crime afterwards. Recidivism is physically impossible.