Sorry I post another comment relating to this topic before I see this. Thank you for the debate also. Hope to buckle again sometime.

Sorry. Had to take a coffee break. Space, your antics are quite childish. It reminds me of a game we used to play as children, when one of the players tried to be the last person to hit someone. We used to call it 'last'. My argument of you being a hypocrite, based on your activities on the tribunes website, is quite valid. It is not absurd at all. Is this not the forum that we are using to now to carry out this debate? The simple truth is that you lied about having commented on other issues besides mitchell's policies. That in itself makes you a hypocrite. If you were in a court of law you would be seen as you a questionable person. But I am sure you are gonna say we are not in a court of law. FYI, one of the definitions of a hypocrite is a pretense of having some desirable or publicly approved attitude. Both you and Fred Smith portray this persona that you really care about human rights issues. However, because of your lies and deceit you and Fred Smith have proven yourself to be hypocrites. I am done here.

Well since we are doing the grammar correction thing. It should be Mitchell's work not Mitchellls work. See? It is easy to make typos and other mistakes. It does not distract me from the issue at hand though, in case that is what you are trying to do. However, if you want to change the focus on proper grammar or spellings, I could tear your comments into shreds. But let us not go that route, that is contrite. Let us focus on the real issues here.

:-) Stapedius, I am calm as a cat on a Sunday morning while I am writing here. I am in no way agitated by anyone. Unfortunately I have a thing for these types of debates. I believe that open discussions are healthy though, especially for the growth of a country. I admit that I do get carried away sometimes but it is all done with the understanding that everyone is entitled to his or her opinion. Even though I criticize the Tribune, I am still pleased that this paper has provided a space for Bahamians and residents alike to vent their frustrations or express their feelings. This is a good thing. But you are right about the media in general though. I can never stomach listening to any of the talk shows with the exception of maybe Carlton Smith.

@Space- In your own words, "With regards to never seeing any comments from me before... well I have commented on many things in the past." There you are being deceitful again. The only thing you have ever commented about is this issue today with Fred Mitchel stating how the so called activists have defamed the Bahamas. Oh and you also commented a few months ago when the Florida politician called for Mitchel to resign. You seemed to have sided with the politician. So the nagging question is, what are your motives? So I was right, apparently you do have a thing for Mitchel.

Tal, the forth estate should be the protector of the people, therefore reporting and or exposing anything that is of major concern to the country. Anyone can see that the media is lopsided when it comes to reporting issues stemming from this government and that of the former government. I believe that I have made it clear over and over again that I am no supporter of the PLP government. I and some of these reporters share this feeling. However, the difference between me and reporters is that I am a private citizen, I can state my opinions, even with bias. They, on the other hand, should be held accountable for whatever they bring to the people. You cannot be soft on one government on certain issues and then crucify another on the same issues. I say tell the story truthfully and let the people decide. This country is much too small to have so many favoritism and special interests going around.

Indeed, we are at a crossroad in which direction our country is heading. The next election is crucial to our survival as a sovereign state. The scary part is that there are no viable alternatives as far as good governance is concerned, on the horizon. This even makes it more vital for our media to be fair in their reporting. We do not need the media to stir up emotions in our citizens just because they don't approve of certain politicians or political parties. Let the people make up our own mind.

No. I am sorry you took that the wrong way. I was using the word "Shyte" as an exclamative word , as a prelude to what I was about to say. I was nothing calling you shite. I apologize for the misunderstanding

Calling someone a hypocrite is hardly name calling. But then again, who the cap fits let them wear it

Let me reiterate my point, especially for the inane commenters here who conveniently fail to see beyond their own hypocrisy. Fred Smith is insincere about his quest to protect people from abuses. As I mentioned earlier, someone who is genuine about human abuse does not pick his battles. It is like a teacher overlooking one student who bullies a weak student but attacks another for bullying the same weak student.

But it is a well known fact that hypocrites will never see their own hypocrisy. How could they when they are blinded by their own egos. Hypocrisy is rampant in our society. We preach one thing, but do another. We want criminals locked up except for our family members. We want the crime situation to be addressed but not if it involves unpopular measures. Space, it is obvious that you are an empty barrel making noise. The regular bloggers have never seen any comments from you on any other matters pertaining to important issues in the Bahamas. As a matter of fact, it seems that you just signed up today so that you can attack Mitchel. I wouldn't be surprise if you have a pin up of him in your bedroom. Cause as I said before, hypocrites say one thing but do another. I rest my case

I said you were daft. No point in running on with you.