@B_I_D & generalcrazy- LMAO

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2nd class Bahamians???? What is that? I believe that all Bahamians are equal. The problem we have is that people like Georges and yourself are the ones who are trying to demonize the Bahamas government and all right-thinking Bahamians who agree with the policies that are being implemented by this government. You do this by dividing the Bahamians with Haitian origin against other Bahamians, making those with Haitian parentage feel as if they are the main targets, when in fact the main issue here is illegal immigrants. People like you need to make up your mind about whose side you are on. It shouldn't matter whether you have Haitian blood or not. What should matter is that you are a Bahamian who contributes in our society. Any true Bahamians would not think twice about supporting what is best for the Bahamas, as long as the government is not abusing people.

Not illegal Haitians, but Bahamians with Haitian origin.

LOL..say Daddy GrassRoot

Economist, you are a barrel of laugh. Your rhetoric is becoming quite boring. You keep sayin the same thing over and over again, when in fact you really want to see your people integrate in the Bahamian society at all cost. Once again, your solution:

*"***I would consider granting citizenship to those who have been here over twenty years and are making a valuable contribution to our society.
Thirdly, I would consider granting residence, with the right to work in the business for which they are trained or skilled to those who had been here for over fifteen years and can show a connection with the country (Bahamian wife or husband with or without children).
For those who have lived here for over ten years I would consider granting a work permit. Again they would also have to show a connection with the country (husband /wife)."***

So you see? You will always be against anything that does NOT allow illegal haitians to live in this country. So cut the drama and stop pretending

*"I don't care about the politicians and have never cared for politics. I am only interested in US, as a nation."*
That is laughable. People that are born in the Bahamas are called Bahamians not Haitians. You are referring to haitians when you use the word US. That is quite evident in all of your comments. Stop pretending and come out like Fred Smith: Tell us y'all want to slowly slip in and get yinna piece a der pie too, even doe yinna sneak in we country.

@Economist- Of course VAT and the bank tado had or is having an adverse affect on Bahamians. But did you hear me say the government responded the right way in regards to these two policies???????? There were other alternatives that the government of the Bahamas overlooked! Now, back to this illegal migration situation, I say, the Bahamian people CANNOT afford to take care of EVERY illegal immigrant that wanders onto OUR shores. SOoooooooooooo, therefore, these organizations are talking FCK! You cannot get 5star treatment when you enter other people country illegally. And, If ya don't like being treated "inhumanely", then do not enter the country illegally!

Further, if these organizations really want to be effective in their quests, then (A) step in and help stop the flow of illegals that enter our country, and complain if they don't like the way these illegals are being treated when they are detained or (B) Make some monetary contributions to the Bahamian people to help pay for the cost to detain these illegals "humanely and complain if they don't like the way these illegals are being treated when they are detained. So you see, only options A or B are applicable. Don't sit your arse back and complain without getting involved with the solution.

I tell you what Economist: First get your Haitian government to comply with all of these treaties, then we will follow suit. *"The IMF told us to introduces VAT, so we complied. The international community told us to change our banking system in the early 2000"s, so we complied"*

No policy is really that cut and dry. Realistically, as an independent nation, we do not have to do anything that will adversely effect Bahamians. Sure we signed on to be a part of these organizations. But there are always alternatives to what is demanded. Further, As Cas0072 mentioned above, *" It is easy to write reports, especially using second hand information while failing to also acknowledge the possible root causes, or providing ideas on how to carry out these actions that they valiantly suggest"* So why are you clowns even agreeing with an outside organization without getting your own proof. It is easy to sit from your comfort of your home and babble bullshit.

When one really looks at the response of certain commenters here though, one can deduce two things:Some of you dislike Fred and the PLP,so you will bitch no matter what. The others that have Haitian roots will always want everything to be handed to Illegal haitians on a platter, no matter how unreasonable. Again, as a law abiding citizen of the Bahamas, I don't care what the international organizations are saying Let them help resolve the root of the problem then they can talk.
But as a tax paying Bahamian, here is what I have to say about all of this:
don't bring ya ass here illegally if ya don't want bad treatment. simple!

The problem we face here is that when illegals enter the Bahamas' borders they become the responsibility of the state. The reality is that the Bahamian people CANNOT afford to meet the basic needs of the huge amount of illegals that enter our country. It takes money to house them, fed them and make sure that each get proper medical attention. I too agree that illegals should be treated humanely? But define being treated humanely? Should we have a limousine pick them up from the riggetty boat that they used to sail through rough waters to get to the Bahamas? Should we offer them a five course meal upon arrival at the Detention Centre? Give em bed and breakfast? The cold fact is the Bahamian people CANNOT afford to tend to this magnitude in the way that is demanded by these so called human rights group.

You have a certain group that is complaining but none of them is giving alternatives. I have never read an article where those who are complaining about the treatment of immigrants, go into their pockets, write a cheque and give it to the Bahamian people to defray the cost of attending to these illegals. I would also bet my bottom dollar that the Bahamians that are complaining that the Bahamas Immigration is being inhumane are the first ones that would leave this country if some outbreak occurs or a highly contagious disease hit our shores. They would probably be the first to complain about the government NOT protecting the borders or not protecting Bahamians.

The hardcore fact is that the Bahamas is not America or Canada. These countries have the resources to deal with illegals "humanely". The Bahamas, on the other hand, already has many bahamians who can't even afford to live in the conditions that are being demanded by these so called human rights organizations. Where is the balance? Who is making contributions to the Bahamas to help take care of these uninvited illegals? What is being done to address the problems of stopping the many Haitians from leaving their country in the first place, so that they don't have to deal with "inhumane" treatment. Is it humane to take a one year old child on an over crowded boat to sail across treacherous seas? Who is the real perpetrator of committing inhumane acts? Isn't it the Haitian government? If you are gonna question the Bahamas government about inhumane treatment, then ya better continue your questioning down south.