I agree it is going to take some time, however, I think we can get there before 25 years out. There is something called the 'multiplicity effect'. The good done will compound itself in multiples and this will ensure a change sooner than later.

You are halfway to the solution. Guns don't kill, be they illegal or otherwise. People kill. One does not need a gun to kill; just a mind and a will to kill.

The question then remains, what have we been programming into the minds of our people throughout their lives? It may also be a question of whether we did it, or, allowed others to, willfully or inadvertently. The reality is, we have programmed and produced killers and not peace-dwelling citizens.

Now, where do we go from here? For starters, those who hold the office of influence/power, don't hold a clue. Those of us who do, ought to present ourselves to the people to be elected to serve. If we are rejected, as stated earlier, the people get what they deserve.

We keep talking about politics because it is by the instrument of the office of elected officials that changes are and can be made in our educational system, as well as, our justice system. So politics is key and it is the people who exercise their democratic voting rights to elect such officials into office. As it is said, the people get what they deserve. And yes, our politicians are clueless. And as you imply, we have a case of the 'blind leading the blind'. To conclude, that is why it has to get worst before it gets better. It seems that we must hit rock bottom absolutely for these false and delusional prophets to admit they don't have the answer. By then, they will reach out for foreign help, which I am against. The solution is right among us. We just have to begin respecting those in whom the talents and vision reside.

malcolm strachan you asked the question **"what will we do?"**.

And you went on to state "So whatever we’re doing, we expected it to do better. Whatever we are doing, it isn’t working".

You also said, "All of that still doesn’t tell us how we’re going to solve this".

Then you assert "No one should want to see any administration fail when it comes to dealing with crime".

Malcolm Strachan, have you ever heard of the saying "fattening frog for other people's snake"? This may mean one thing to most but what it means to me is, why should I do the work and others get the recognition?

Back to your question "what will we do?". Brace yourself for more Malcolm because it will get worst before it gets better. Why? Because the very persons, like myself, Godson Johnson, AKA Nicodemus, who can and had hoped to make a positive difference, have been ostracized, alienated, and rejected by this and other government administrations from serving the people of The Bahamas.

My answer to your question then is that the people of The Bahamas need to decide whether they want a government leader, or, a government for that fact, that is more interested in global climate change than in the fact of "more of our Bahamian brothers and sisters lying dead in the street".

The answer and people to address all of the social ills that affect The Bahamas are in The Bahamas. The people need to stop being so gullible to the political exploits of the two governing parties, the PLP and FNM.

I recognize that there seems not to be any viable alternative to govern this Country; but if we reflect, we would recall that it has always been an independently elected candidate, who came along and reshaped the political landscape and direction of our Country for the good. In any event, one thing is for certain, the PLP and FNM have finished the end of the course as to any vision, insight, and ability to lead this Country out of this drudgery of murders. Instead, they run off to tackle global climate change.

That is what I call a psychological escape from one's responsibility. They are in over their heads and are winging it for their own benefit.

"...the pharmacists had reached out to their food retail and wholesale counterparts to determine if that sector, also facing a major price control expansion, will join forces and follow suit in “temporarily” closing their operations with effect from today".

"Consult before you act".

If that is what this is all about, why are you following in the government's footsteps?

Too bad Ivan Conyers retired

You would think that it was sufficient, only yesterday, Adrian Gibson was brought before the court, for us to now learn.

Man, you'll make it a shameful enterprise and endearment to be known as a Bahamian.

You would think that the Prime Minister would have been keen TO prevent such a fiasco of thievery.

NEVER... under Mr. Hubert Ingraham.... NEVER!!!

What is the matter with us? Why can't we stop stealing?

It will not be civil on my part to be quiet on this issue, however, the expressions by all sides of the narrative are both extreme to the actual fact and issue that exist for the marriage. It is a serious social weapon that will lend only to our destruction.

The issue, in and of itself, represents a distorted but problematic domestic conflict that exists as a consequence of an error in individuals, including politicians and clergymen, understanding of the social purpose and framework for which marriages serve.

But that being said, few in leadership possess the insight and intelligence to counteract the problem without destroying the Country - as it is said, "they will throw out the baby with the bath water".

Whatever the decision will be, with respect to legislation, please note that there will be serious social consequences to Parliament invading the sanctorum of marriage. There can be no violence done by any external enemy that will do more to destroy our Country than this intrusion. The damage will be irreparable.

Going forward will this marks the end of what we once knew and held to be The Bahamas.

As fundamentally important as these comments said by Sir Franklyn are, it is sad to see that people still harbor the venom of hate and jealousy against a genuine Bahamian role model. hero.

Sir Franklyn has earned our respect. Besides that, what he is saying is fundamentally true. Let us encourage our citizens towards "the path to development involving concepts of increased productivity, hard work, stable families and greater savings".

Preach the lessons of hard work, and stop the shortcut mentality!