While illegal immigration is a problem, illegal immigrants are not the ones slaughtering and robbing people left and right. Wouldn't it make more sense to put our efforts and resources on the problems that are plaguing us the most?

Additionally, if Bahamian citizens are wrongfully detained under the assumption that they might be Hatien, then they should be financially compensated for waisted time and humiliation. I find it unacceptable for any law enforcement officer to waist my time without a very good reason. What if I am on my way to a funeral, or to see a dieing relative in the hospital?? Time is a very valuable thing.

While paying for CCTV in their respective constituencies maybe a political stunt, it is nevertheless good. We all have an important role to play in restoring peace and love in our tiny country.

Right on banker. 300% and climbing.

I don't think our violent crime problem is strictly due to our economy. If that were the case, explain why countries with lower GDP and much less infrastructure, have lower statistics (by ratio) on violent crime. I submit that our problems are mainly due to a gross lack of morals. Consequently, my opinion is that we need some sort of action that exposes persons who lack basic moral standards. I have some ideas that I am confident would reduce crime if implemented, but any solution must involve a concerted effort by law abiding Bahamians.

The Bahamas is increasingly sounding more like a lawless country, similar to Somalia. Hate, greed, anger, and a overall sense of entitlement has taken over in The Bahamas. People have completely lost their moral compass.

Excellent article.... It's a nice break from so much bad news.

Six ways slavery still affects black people:

http://atlantablackstar.com/2013/09/30/…

If we were still in Africa, Africa would be the most powerful place on Earth. Africa has more oil, gold, diamonds and other resources than you can imagine. I suspect we would have capitalized on those resources, and made Africa a force to be reckoned with.

And BTW, Mr. Mitchell was elected freely and fairly, that's how he got in power.

They bug.... And perhaps they are afraid that we will create businesses which would compete with theirs, consequently jeopardizing their measly livelihood.

I further suspect that their opposition to reparations is rooted in the same ideologies which cause some people to think of Jesus as a white man with blonde hair and blue eyes... Unfortunately for many, "if it ain't white, it can't be right," is a mission statement and they simply can't get that out of their sorry minds. #cowardswithracistmentality

Your link provides the same definition as the Oxford dictionary for the word "racist." The link you provided is for the word "racism". Even so, your definition, and I quote; "someone who is prejudiced against people of other races," does not make sense, as a person can also be prejudiced against themselves, thus "racist" against themselves.

You continue to expose your complete ignorance.