My tenure as a life-long FNM will come to an end tonight if Minnis emerges as leader of the party. I might as well vote PLP, as that will be the result of the 2017 general election if Minnis is leader.

A sad and bleak future for the Bahamas indeed. Yet it is the sobering reality we will face if the delegates cannot put aside their own self-interests and see what is best for the country and the party as a whole.

This is an outrageous suggestion, Mr. Lightbourn! Women have the right to control their own bodies, and sterilisation should never be forced upon anyone. This has shades of Nazi Germany all over it.

That said, Mr. Lightbourne acknowledges the stunning fact that so many children in the Bahamas are born out of wedlock to mothers who cannot support or nurture them -- perhaps leading to a variety of the social ills we face today -- crime, gangs, overcrowded schools, socially inept children, youth unemployment, etc.

Clearly something must be done. How about this solution?

1. Two children max will be supported by the government. After that, you're on your own. Why should the public pay for your indiscretions? Assistance to be contingent on finding a job within 1 year, with job training available if needed. No working, no pay. Simple.

2. Birth control must be made available to women free of charge (remember this amazing National Health Insurance program we're supposed to be getting?) Tubal sterilisation would also be available to women who request it at a modest cost. Ditto on young men opting for vasectomies. But NEVER forced!

Ha ha, yes I know that. Just illustrating the point!

When you think that tattered Haitian sailboats moving at 4 knots can "evade" our so-called border security, one can only came to one conclsion -- that we have none.

Perhaps the RBDF resources could be better used to help combat crime in our streets and make themselves useful for a change.

Let's not forget Ingraham is the reason the party is in shambles to begin with! Had he not stepped down in a childish fit, things would be very different now going into the 2017 elections.

Even with our new RBDF boats and the like, how are all these boats making their way into the mid to north Bahamas without being detected? Imagine how much damage the Dominican and Cuban boats can do with no one watching them - while illegals are making their way north with no resistance. Do we even have borders these days?

Great news! There was no way this was ever going to work -- no committees, studies or reports needed to figure this one out.

Now, what about Ocean Cay in Bimini? Will MSC proceed with destroying more areas in Bimini? Our esteemed Prime Minister has already signed a 100-year lease with them in 2015. They hope to have it all developed and open by December 2017.

We have enough cruise lines with poor records of conservation in the Bahamas -- have we not learned anything?

It's not like the DNA has had much to offer by way of solutions. Remember that the only reason the PLP have been able to run unchecked is because the DNA drew off so many votes as to let the PLP win in 2012. And they'll do it again. Watch.

All just so Branville can be in charge. Kind of like Borat with his "I have a chair. King of the castle" parody.

The DNA would do better joining forces with the FNM so the PLP can be sent packing in 2017. Otherwise, it will be more PLP for 5 more long years - if the Bahamas even survives to 2017 -- let alone 2022.

It's so refreshing there are honest people out there in this corrupt pirates den we call the Bahamas these days! Well done, Ms. Eldon, and thank you!

Easy -- make it easy for small business to flourish with less red tape and BS. Instead of wasting money on Carnival or other silly programs, why not use that as a startup fund for innovative entrepreneurs to encourage new ideas and developments. We need to diversify, as the golden eggs of tourism and offshore banking are fading fast.

And for God's sake, we need a better education system so that our Bahamian workers can compete on a world stage. They are way too complacent and feel entitled to a job, which in many cases, they are not qualified for. We've gotten lazy and have no idea what good service and initiative are.

And last, but not least, reduce the civil service to 1/2 of what it is now. It's bloated with people who aren't interested in doing their jobs (passport office, anyone?) and again, for many who aren't qualified to do the work in the first place. Clean up public service, and the money saved in salaries, waste and theft could be use to jumpstart the economy.

Minnis has had 4 1/2 years to prove his leadership abilities. What has he done? The party has fallen around him and he can't even manage his own party. How the hell does he think he's going to manage a country?

Minnis, if you have any shred of decency or brains -- step down now. You're the albatross that will sink the ship for good. No wonder the PLP is campaining for him. SMT!