I'm sorry but in this country where people have played numbers for years there will not be an increased risk of additional robbery or addiction. As it currently stands the law which is in place serves no purpose. I would ask you which person do you know in this country refuses to play numbers on the basis of the fact that its "illegal" and would play if it were legal. The answer would be nobody. Additionally the legalizing of drugs and prostitution has been done in Holland and they have one of the lowest crime rates in the world. I however am not saying to legalize drugs or prostitution because they both lead to possibly life threatening health risk. All I would say is to ask yourself and this goes out to the entire Bahamian population, Why was gambling made illegal for Bahamians within their own country? The answer was simple; the government felt that we the people were not responsible enough to make our own decisions. I would go further to ask each of you individuals who continually argue against gambling. Do you believe that you yourself is responsible enough to manage your own finances when gambling is made legal? I'm not asking for an argument I'm just asking for you to think about it...As I have observed there are no 1st world country who does not already have national lottery in place which subsidies government programs such as education, defense, or health. Case an point would be these 6 countries we are all familiar with; usa, london, canada, barbados, china, brazil. Look it up, Do your research, and make an intelligent informed decision
I love this. Great piece of unbiased writing! Not only does it suck up but it also succeeds in insulting the entire Bahamas for exercising our right to vote.
This problem has been an on going issue throughout the Bahamas. However highlighting the issues are not enough anymore. We need viable solutions and a push for social and educational programs that seek to empower women and young men in this country.
This problem has been an on going issue throughout the Bahamas. However highlighting the issues are not enough anymore. We need viable solutions and a push for social and educational programs that seek to empower women and young men in this country.
Just_some_Perspective says...
I'm sorry but in this country where people have played numbers for years there will not be an increased risk of additional robbery or addiction. As it currently stands the law which is in place serves no purpose. I would ask you which person do you know in this country refuses to play numbers on the basis of the fact that its "illegal" and would play if it were legal. The answer would be nobody. Additionally the legalizing of drugs and prostitution has been done in Holland and they have one of the lowest crime rates in the world. I however am not saying to legalize drugs or prostitution because they both lead to possibly life threatening health risk. All I would say is to ask yourself and this goes out to the entire Bahamian population, Why was gambling made illegal for Bahamians within their own country? The answer was simple; the government felt that we the people were not responsible enough to make our own decisions. I would go further to ask each of you individuals who continually argue against gambling. Do you believe that you yourself is responsible enough to manage your own finances when gambling is made legal? I'm not asking for an argument I'm just asking for you to think about it...As I have observed there are no 1st world country who does not already have national lottery in place which subsidies government programs such as education, defense, or health. Case an point would be these 6 countries we are all familiar with; usa, london, canada, barbados, china, brazil. Look it up, Do your research, and make an intelligent informed decision
On "Public's views matters, not those of the pastors"
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Just_some_Perspective says...
I love this. Great piece of unbiased writing! Not only does it suck up but it also succeeds in insulting the entire Bahamas for exercising our right to vote.
On Bahamas has lost a great leader
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Just_some_Perspective says...
I would like anyone to inform the public of exactly what the dangers of marijuana use include.
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Just_some_Perspective says...
This problem has been an on going issue throughout the Bahamas. However highlighting the issues are not enough anymore. We need viable solutions and a push for social and educational programs that seek to empower women and young men in this country.
On Girls paying for school with sex
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Just_some_Perspective says...
This problem has been an on going issue throughout the Bahamas. However highlighting the issues are not enough anymore. We need viable solutions and a push for social and educational programs that seek to empower women and young men in this country.
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