Why does it have to be said “Those that have been courageous enough to identify themselves in calling for a convention... "? My point is, why does it have to be courageous???

Thank God he (Mr. Richard Coulson) is a Bahamian, as you thought it wise to note; because... I was afraid he'll become another modern day 'Dorsey Ryan casualty'.

You're right as well gbgal... what's the sense in trying to reach a destination in a vehicle that you know you cannot depend on.

Wow... Boy!!!.. you guys ain playing... Wow these comments got my ears ringing...

A government in power that would have the political will to put to the fore, along with other policies, a strong and robust agenda to promote healthy lifestyles in The Bahamas from the cradle to the grave. To be, or have a visionary who is aware of the inter-relatedness of every compartment of human existence.

As it now stands, there is chaos and no political agenda that visualizes the personal, or socially broad, ramification of unhealthy lifestyles. And notwithstanding this context of the NHI fiasco, my projection can and ought to be interpreted in a broad sense.

Godson 'Nicodemus' Johnson

Let's now become the 53rd state of the United States of America???

After all, the 'Neighbor To The North' it seems, has the first and last say in our domestic policies and in the regulations of our conduct at home.

Friends, I have read all of yours comments so far, in fact, I scrolled back and read through them slowly to see if I could note the quintessential terminology, which if applied substantially, it may assist as much to resolves the issues of what is being complained about: murders.

Not even Mr. Bran McCartney noted it in his comments; which is, leadership.

No amount of hanging, and whatever you wish to suggest, can supplant the need for inspiring leadership. The people are only doing what they perceive their leaders in leadership are all about. Leaders, in political leadership, are to put forward ideals to the people which serves to inspire their following their ideals. As it now stands, and as taken from the above comments, killing, in the form of hanging, symbolizes, to most of you, a solution. This is also the mind of this 'leader' (per se). I then suspect, he is your leader; and therefore, he can only lead the people to a place of his own experience, where he is at.

Is it any wonder now to any of us where this primitive and impulsive instinct to murder comes from?

Yes... let us face it. It comes from our leaders in political leadership!!! killing, by way of hanging your citizens, is no substitute for the responsibility of a leader to get in the front of the people and to inspire them to live by a standard and code of civil conduct. Otherwise, if you think you are leading and happen to turn around and no one is following, you are then only out for a walk.

Godson 'Nicodemus' Johnson

From the tone and disrespect and lack of courtesy in the dialogue of conversation shown above... I wonder if it could've been any better under either parties owing to this line of supporters.

In all events as described, the police, the criminal retards and the officers of the court, as well as, John and sansoulreader... they are all products of The Bahamas

Should we now want to distance ourselves from them, or, should the issues that emanates from them be addressed and corrected in any other place than in the produce department of The Bahamas???

All of the above mentioned product has stamp labels that reads: 'made in the bahamas'.

Please accept your responsibility in the matter as well. Only then can you begin to be part of the solution rather than a anonymous critic.

Godson 'Nicodemus' Johnson

My sympathy to Pastor Rex Major and his family. Through this ordeal, Sir, You have exemplified the highest order of a husband and father. i continue to stand with you praying for your continued healing.

This ordeal impacts the common man and his families... note... we ALL are in this together. It is evident that, not only the common people are made to bear the heavy burden of crime, but this scourge has crept into the circles of the affluent; howbeit, in this case, a honorable man and his family.

I do concur with comments Pastor Rex Major made in the aftermath of this assault. He said, in essence, it is an outcome of our society's promoting and uplifting criminals and their deeds. He is right.

As the case is, to be a Vatican Saint, one has to undergo strenuous examination which can extend over hundreds of years. In The Bahamas, Mr. Craig Flowers went from an un-repenting, un-remorseful 'criminal caught red handed' to a 'SAINT' in record time... he became a saint overnight. He owes his 'sainthood' to the sitting Justices of Appeal who saw this as just while others are made to linger in prison for their indiscretions.

We are witnessing attitude that hardened persons hold towards true honorable person like Pastor Major; who, in fact, might one day be qualified for Sainthood. But no... we rather idealize and lift up scoundrel of organized crime and make them 'saints' overnight... and when it comes to the young man on the street, we want to stand on his neck. But the LORD looks out for the poor and broken of society.

Had we lifted up people like Pastor Major, Mr. Norman Solomon, Mrs Cleopatra Christie for the life and stance they took against ungodliness and organized crime, there might have been more regard to turn away from people such as Pastor Major and his family when contemplating this atrocity.

The Chairperson, and pivotal decision maker on the Appeal Panel, went on to be recommended for Queen's honor as a 'Dame'. True to words: "everyone is a winner"... i recalled a movie back in the mid-seventies starring Sidney Poitier, Bill Cosby and I think, Richard Pryor, 'let's do it again'.

Oh LORD, Our God... if this action by Mr. Craig Flowers and the subsequent decision of the Court of Appeal came before you as a sweet smelling fragrance, then, I ask you to receive it and bless them in such further deeds in life. But, if it is not, LORD, continue to show the bahamas your disapproval... and just as well, show us the standard of righteousness and justice by which you want your People in The Bahamas to live by.

Otherwise LORD, the Common People are confused and are more apt to view those committing such atrocities, as was committed on Pastor Major and his Family, as justified in what they have done... because, LORD, it seems that there is one set of laws laid out for them, the affluent, and another set of laws set out for us, the common people. Amen???

Godson 'Nicodemus' Johnson.