Did the Haitian ambassador make a statement on the Bahamian who died in the Haitian prison? People are making way too much of one dumb comment that they know will never happen. These concerns are not sincere and I'm sure just another attempt to tarnish the Bahamas' reputation. I think the Haitian ambassador's time would be more relevant condemning the violence in Haiti. Is he aware that a man was burned to death by a mob of civilians, just last month for walking after hours, in a neighbourhood he did not belong?

That's not logical reasoning...that did not mean that he did not attempt to take the officer's gun. It simply means because of the numbers of persons willing to break the law for him (the so called 'witnesses'), it could have been determined a hard case to persue. Deporting him and not wasting any more funds involved with a court case was the best decision. If he does continue his civil suit I hope that he is countered sued for agony caused to the officers, plus the cost of housing, rehabilitating and deporting him.

Were you there to know that it was not an accidental discharge following the suspects attempt to take the officer's gun? Or are you taking the word of his not so honest, not so law abiding family? How was an illegal immigrant illegally detained? He could not prove legal status then or now.

There was no evidence, per the magistrate, to verify that he was Mr. Justillien. He was remanded for administrative processing (or something like that). Clearly it was so that his identity and status could be verified. It was and now he's been deported. I hope the other legal matter involves prosecution of those who aided his illegal entry.

It's not about race, it's class and money. The same circumstances of corruption, inhumane treatment and inept governance that exists in the Bahamas, exist in Jamaica and Haiti to a greater degree because of poverty. The situation is the same in the Philippines and also non black countries in South and Central America. Weren't the (white or mixed?) Cubans and the Japanese immigrant treated in the same manner in Bahamas? And so would a poor white man. I highly doubt that a millionaire and/or celebrity, black or white, would be handled in the same manner as the masses. The bottom line is wherever there is poverty, there will be corruption, high crime, overwhelmed agencies, frustrated and/or corrupt law enforcement...and human rights will not be at the top of the list. It's not a Bahamian thing or a black thing. I don't believe it's impossible to turn it around, but no lasting solution will come from the outside. So why start there?

What about Fred Smith's equally shocking and distasteful comments? Why does he always get a pass for his recklessness?

You also seem to be missing the point! Point is where are the advocates for innocent and/or guilty Bahamians who endure the same inhumane conditions at home, in Haiti (one died remember?) or Jamaica where the conditions are just as harsh or harsher.

Nobody had anything to say...they're unconcerned about Bahamians because apparently, they deserve it but foreigners don't!

What is wrong with you? Limited comprehension? Where did I ever advocate for inhumane conditions for anyone. I guess you could not go on your emotional tirade without implying that is my position. But to answer your question, I would expect to be treated no better or worse than the native population...some of them are also innocent. Where is your concern for them using slop buckets, 4-6 in a darkened tiny cell while sleeping on cement floors? Do you ever rant against Bernard Nottage like you did Fred Mitchell because of the human rights violations against them? Has Fred Smith? Probably not. And that is my point!

News flash: detainees at Fox Hill prison also sleep and pee on the floor. I have not heard as much concern for the thousands more Bahamians in Fox Hill in my life, versus the handful of immigrants provided with extensive publicity. Your concerns cannot be genuine if the only time you speak up is when a foreigner is involved.