Murders by police are on the rise because murders in general are on the rise.
In each case, there was resistance to arrest or outright combat. Clearly these criminals have no regard for their own safety. To top it off, they unnecessarily risk lives of the overworked, understaffed, underpaid officers. With 95 plus murders and counting, who can blame them for possibly overestimating the level of danger?
Your commentary was on point regarding those who stayed and ironically, many who left. It is a difficult decision but changing mindsets, the core of our problem, is an uphill battle. Even if you decide to leave, you can still contribute to a change that is greatly needed for the country we all thought we had. Maybe it will take a collective effort. But current circumstances, almost blatant corruption, increasing crime and economic instability suggest that you do what’s best for you.
Only one of the parties has acted uncivil in my opinion. I never heard of Izmirlian or Bahamar, taking personal shots. So is speaking up and defending one's self disrespectful and uncivilized? The political consensus that it is, is damaging to our democracy and implied freedom of speech. It's further saying to investors that PLP=FNM.
Ms. Tellegrand, I think the issue is that you sat on your passport application for decades, and when you suddenly decided to travel, you wanted it now despite the myriad of issues surrounding your documents. With that said, one has to wonder about your sudden interest in obtaining a Bahamian passport when you also meet the requirements for a U.S. passport as a legal permanent resident of more than five years. You can also potentially renew your UK passport since you never received a Bahamian one. Immigration would be remiss if they did not wonder the same. There seems to be no reason for you to be trapped.
If your last passport was UK and you lost it, I would think that you would file a police report in the U.S., take the report to the British consulate and go through the process of getting your UK passport renewed. With that crucial document in your possession, you should then apply for your 1st Bahamian passport. I'm sure this route would have been less painless for all.
He knew ahead of time the inflammatory, unprofessional, undemocratic, thug-like, unconstitutional comments, his sitting ministers, representatives of the government, were going to make. But he did not stop them knowing that they did not speak for the government? He knew beforehand that Izmirlian (not the only developer) had issues with CCA, and still thought he was 'helping' by doing nothing? And later, another government representative commends them for a job well (NOT) done? Then he, himself, progressed the BahaMar scenario toward liquidation while the developer thought he was still in negotiation? And he wonders why the developer feels like he is fighting the government? Unbelievable!
I don't believe he has any racial arrogance...his 'Ma' was Bajan-Bahamian. He is just arrogant...and very caught up in party politics and the benefits that come along with it!
While he condemns Mitchell's attack, he seems to fall in line with the made up notion that the PM was somehow disrespected and foreigners should know their place. I think they all need a course on free speech.
"Real democracy" exists when basic democratic principles are followed, and believe it or not, some countries are able to achieve this. Among these principles is respect for different points of view and the separation of powers and judicial independence. You see it as a persistent stench of government, its actually an affront to democracy. What you are suggesting as a resolution, is not democratic. It's conforming to what Bahamians have always accepted. And that doesn't work either. In the absence of FOA, the best thing Izmirlian can do for himself is talk openly and freely. Public posturing is very necessary.
What comments exactly caused this latest tirade? I thought Izmirlian treaded lightly in his recent interview with regard to the PM. And his comments prior to the bankruptcy filing, regarding crime, education, etc., were not untrue. I believe many agree with him. So I find it hard to accept that there is a line to be towed in a democracy as it relates to free speech. Talks of revolts, terroristic threats, etc., I would agree. But simply relaying one's side on a public issue is not that. I think the real issue here is Bahamians have never experienced real democracy, and Fred Mitchell is trying to capitalize on that. In a real democracy, there is absolutely nothing wrong with Izmirlian's words or actions that warrant him being thrown out of the country.
My2cents says...
Murders by police are on the rise because murders in general are on the rise.
In each case, there was resistance to arrest or outright combat. Clearly these criminals have no regard for their own safety. To top it off, they unnecessarily risk lives of the overworked, understaffed, underpaid officers. With 95 plus murders and counting, who can blame them for possibly overestimating the level of danger?
On Wanted man dies after being shot in "gun battle" with police
Posted 19 August 2015, 6:18 p.m. Suggest removal
My2cents says...
Your commentary was on point regarding those who stayed and ironically, many who left. It is a difficult decision but changing mindsets, the core of our problem, is an uphill battle. Even if you decide to leave, you can still contribute to a change that is greatly needed for the country we all thought we had. Maybe it will take a collective effort. But current circumstances, almost blatant corruption, increasing crime and economic instability suggest that you do what’s best for you.
On POLITICOLE: Should I stay or should I go?
Posted 14 August 2015, 6:17 p.m. Suggest removal
My2cents says...
Only one of the parties has acted uncivil in my opinion. I never heard of Izmirlian or Bahamar, taking personal shots. So is speaking up and defending one's self disrespectful and uncivilized? The political consensus that it is, is damaging to our democracy and implied freedom of speech. It's further saying to investors that PLP=FNM.
On Baha Mar dispute is damaging investment reputation, says Turnquest
Posted 13 August 2015, 11:47 p.m. Suggest removal
My2cents says...
Ms. Tellegrand, I think the issue is that you sat on your passport application for decades, and when you suddenly decided to travel, you wanted it now despite the myriad of issues surrounding your documents. With that said, one has to wonder about your sudden interest in obtaining a Bahamian passport when you also meet the requirements for a U.S. passport as a legal permanent resident of more than five years. You can also potentially renew your UK passport since you never received a Bahamian one. Immigration would be remiss if they did not wonder the same. There seems to be no reason for you to be trapped.
If your last passport was UK and you lost it, I would think that you would file a police report in the U.S., take the report to the British consulate and go through the process of getting your UK passport renewed. With that crucial document in your possession, you should then apply for your 1st Bahamian passport. I'm sure this route would have been less painless for all.
On Woman felt trapped in US after two year passport wait
Posted 13 August 2015, 9:05 p.m. Suggest removal
My2cents says...
Let me just say...the PM made no sense.
He knew ahead of time the inflammatory, unprofessional, undemocratic, thug-like, unconstitutional comments, his sitting ministers, representatives of the government, were going to make. But he did not stop them knowing that they did not speak for the government? He knew beforehand that Izmirlian (not the only developer) had issues with CCA, and still thought he was 'helping' by doing nothing? And later, another government representative commends them for a job well (NOT) done? Then he, himself, progressed the BahaMar scenario toward liquidation while the developer thought he was still in negotiation? And he wonders why the developer feels like he is fighting the government? Unbelievable!
On PM: Warnings to Sarkis are not position of the govt
Posted 7 August 2015, 7:46 p.m. Suggest removal
My2cents says...
I don't believe he has any racial arrogance...his 'Ma' was Bajan-Bahamian. He is just arrogant...and very caught up in party politics and the benefits that come along with it!
On It’s now time for Christie to take control and stop the nonsense
Posted 5 August 2015, 10:51 p.m. Suggest removal
My2cents says...
While he condemns Mitchell's attack, he seems to fall in line with the made up notion that the PM was somehow disrespected and foreigners should know their place. I think they all need a course on free speech.
This is a much better response to Fred Mitchell's rankings, than Chipman's automated response:
http://www.tribune242.com/news/2015/aug…
On Chipman slams Mitchell for ‘rabid attack’
Posted 5 August 2015, 1:30 p.m. Suggest removal
My2cents says...
"Real democracy" exists when basic democratic principles are followed, and believe it or not, some countries are able to achieve this. Among these principles is respect for different points of view and the separation of powers and judicial independence. You see it as a persistent stench of government, its actually an affront to democracy. What you are suggesting as a resolution, is not democratic. It's conforming to what Bahamians have always accepted. And that doesn't work either. In the absence of FOA, the best thing Izmirlian can do for himself is talk openly and freely. Public posturing is very necessary.
On Mitchell to Sarkis: Conform or leave
Posted 4 August 2015, 6:48 p.m. Suggest removal
My2cents says...
It's greed, not racism. If it were not, no amount of money would have caused them to side with the Chinese.
On Expat staff at Baha Mar hotel set to be pulled out of the Bahamas
Posted 4 August 2015, 5:25 p.m. Suggest removal
My2cents says...
What comments exactly caused this latest tirade? I thought Izmirlian treaded lightly in his recent interview with regard to the PM. And his comments prior to the bankruptcy filing, regarding crime, education, etc., were not untrue. I believe many agree with him. So I find it hard to accept that there is a line to be towed in a democracy as it relates to free speech. Talks of revolts, terroristic threats, etc., I would agree. But simply relaying one's side on a public issue is not that. I think the real issue here is Bahamians have never experienced real democracy, and Fred Mitchell is trying to capitalize on that. In a real democracy, there is absolutely nothing wrong with Izmirlian's words or actions that warrant him being thrown out of the country.
On Mitchell to Sarkis: Conform or leave
Posted 4 August 2015, 4:55 p.m. Suggest removal