Far from a fact my friend. It is just a clumsy, transparent and unskillful debate trick!

It is ironic that everyone else is an idiot or totally clueless except you?

Thanks Minister Mitchell. Are there any other issues above you can shed light on based on your discussions with them?

The above statement contained in the letter is interesting and suggestive that something did occur, "the description of their treatment is deplorable, but we recognize your government's efforts in accepting responsibility and for committing to a full investigation into what occurred". If the claims are bogus, exactly what did we accept responsibility for? I understand the need to send a clear message to potential Cuban immigrants, however, notwithstanding this situation should have been handled with better professionalism and diplomacy. We are a small country and we must choose our partners and enemies very carefully because unfortunately the concept of a level playing field is unrealistic. It is similar to your child demanding a level playing field and joint decision making in your house.

This is a man in a position of power and authority in this country. I can empathize with Mr. Miller as a parent, however, the above quotes from Mr. Miller just goes to show how much trouble we are in. I can assure you that he is not the only one in our government who wake up at night hearing voices.

In the US, by law it is illegal for foreigners to make political contributions in local, state or general elections, directly or indirectly. Further, there are limits to the amount of contributions that can be made by individuals and accepted by politicians from any one individual or group in any given year. Therefore, your premise that in the US political parties receive contributions from literally anyone is just not accurate.

Is there anyone in government that can now be called honourable? Up to this point my composite impression of PC was that he was a decent man, a dynamic election campaigner who understands how to win an election but otherwise an indifferent, lazy and incompetent leader with a gift for hyperbole. I did not consider him to be corrupt. Over the past year my impression has been greatly altered as PC appears to be either complicit or knowingly turning a blind eye to the corruption of his party members, often acting as the front man to mislead the public. He is at it again above. You will note that he never says that Nygard was untruthful in his affidavit, he merely states, "I resent my name being called....... and I told them to get my name out of it". As a Bahamian am once again embarrassed by this group for the last time. 2017 can't come soon enough!

One of the reasons this country is in its current state, particularly as it relates to crime, is that too many of our citizens are quick to make excuses or condone criminal behavior when its our friend or family member involved, or someone deemed to be important is involved or where we believe the end justifies the means. Under our laws, neither Mr. Miller or a four time convicted criminal have the right to fire shots at fleeing persons who you merely suspect of stealing from you. When did the punishment for stealing become death by a self-appointed firing squad in the Bahamas. This is why the crime problem is so intractable, because some of us sit passively by, watching and condoning the crimes of certain persons and only complain or report to the police when it negatively impacts us personally. We simply can't have it both ways.

I can understand Mr. Miller's apparent frustration but I do not understand his alleged behavior. If Mr. Miller's version of the story is correct, then it would not, in my view, be unreasonable to expect the Commissioner of Police to bring charges against Mr. Miller and the police officers invloved for their actions. To discharge a firearm at "fleeing" individuals who you "suspect" are copper thieves, endangering innocent lives is just plain wrong and combined with a public admission of his intent in the press may very well meet the criteria for a crime. What if Mr. Miller had actually shot and killed one of those "fleeing" individuals. I guess he would have been standing his ground in self-defence. C'Mon man.

Very funny, even interesting but absolutely unrealistic. We got ourselves into this mess therefore we must find the fortitude and leadership to get us out. We know the problems and the solutions, we just don't have the political will nor are we ready to make the sacrifices to implement.