You answered the question within your comment, sickened. If we can't deal with the murders, what chance do we have of seriously dealing with the political corruption, the police corruption, and auditing all of our state-owned enterprises? Davis knows that if the public knew the truth about the corruption within his close knit administration, he would not be just out of office, he would be in jail.
But, are you suggesting this legacy of oppression cannot be understood, countered, and corrected in a reasonable period of time? I say given the will, and resources we have at our fingertips it could be. Well within one generation. Yes, starts at home. Then, to society at large. Haven't we failed on both accounts?
Yes. Agreed. It is a conversation and dialog we need. The first step to this is a true emphasis on education. This is sorely lacking here. We push our kids to become obedient, and silent, "good" students who take these slimy politicians, pastors and police at their word and pretend that they know best. When one does break free from the chains of oppression by these same people, they are victimized. This is not a theory. It is real on a day to day basis. Speak up for the betterment of your community and you are ostracized by those in power. A power, I might add, that very very few here deserve. The D- educational system is what allows this situation to persist. And, exactly why the educated kids flee this country each and every day.
So, Mr. Young, you will not be leaving a penny for your children, hey? Your logic and decency fall short for this generation.. Perhaps why Britain is falling quicker than Humpty Dumpty off a garden wall A reasonable person would say that Britain abolished slavery a few million innocent souls too late. But hey, that's what empires do. No remorse. Typical.
If we had honest and educated people overseeing this slush fund for politicians, that might help. Let's be real. There is not ONE state-owned enterprise in this country that is solvent. Not one. Demographics? Immigration? Hurricanes? Or just blatant incompetence and theft? You decide.
Is there a law in The Bahamas that states that no educated thinking people are allowed to hold positions of power? To read these papers on a daily basis, and listen to the ignorant statements that come out of their mouths does not bode well for the future of this country. Perhaps this is why so many are on the take, have bank accounts and property elsewhere, and are ready to jet off at any minute. Truly frightening and sad.
Very good letter and suggestions Mr. Johnson. First however, we must break the chains of continuing to elect ignorant, uneducated, dishonest and greedy politicians who have no vision for this country.. I think this is what you were alluding to by endorsing Pintard in light of the horrible excuse for leadership that is called the PLP under this failed Davis administration and the ignorant lackeys he surrounds himself with. This present PLP administration has set this country back by decades at a time when we desperately need to be moving forward, onward and upward.
Be careful asking too many questions. The voice note investigation, surely coming to a conclusion very soon, shortly after the election, may reveal some things we may not be happy with.
Porcupine says...
You answered the question within your comment, sickened.
If we can't deal with the murders, what chance do we have of seriously dealing with the political corruption, the police corruption, and auditing all of our state-owned enterprises?
Davis knows that if the public knew the truth about the corruption within his close knit administration, he would not be just out of office, he would be in jail.
On PM warns murder case backlog could take up to a decade to clear
Posted 31 October 2024, 7:46 a.m. Suggest removal
Porcupine says...
But, are you suggesting this legacy of oppression cannot be understood, countered, and corrected in a reasonable period of time? I say given the will, and resources we have at our fingertips it could be. Well within one generation. Yes, starts at home. Then, to society at large. Haven't we failed on both accounts?
On LETTER How can we break cycle of poverty?
Posted 31 October 2024, 7:25 a.m. Suggest removal
Porcupine says...
Yes. Agreed. It is a conversation and dialog we need. The first step to this is a true emphasis on education. This is sorely lacking here. We push our kids to become obedient, and silent, "good" students who take these slimy politicians, pastors and police at their word and pretend that they know best.
When one does break free from the chains of oppression by these same people, they are victimized.
This is not a theory. It is real on a day to day basis.
Speak up for the betterment of your community and you are ostracized by those in power.
A power, I might add, that very very few here deserve.
The D- educational system is what allows this situation to persist.
And, exactly why the educated kids flee this country each and every day.
On LETTER How can we break cycle of poverty?
Posted 31 October 2024, 7:22 a.m. Suggest removal
Porcupine says...
So, Mr. Young, you will not be leaving a penny for your children, hey?
Your logic and decency fall short for this generation..
Perhaps why Britain is falling quicker than Humpty Dumpty off a garden wall
A reasonable person would say that Britain abolished slavery a few million innocent souls too late.
But hey, that's what empires do.
No remorse. Typical.
On PETER YOUNG: Monarch travels on to Samoa
Posted 30 October 2024, 5:53 a.m. Suggest removal
Porcupine says...
If we had honest and educated people overseeing this slush fund for politicians, that might help.
Let's be real. There is not ONE state-owned enterprise in this country that is solvent.
Not one.
Demographics?
Immigration?
Hurricanes?
Or just blatant incompetence and theft?
You decide.
On NIB contribution increases not enough for sustainability
Posted 30 October 2024, 5:46 a.m. Suggest removal
Porcupine says...
Is there a law in The Bahamas that states that no educated thinking people are allowed to hold positions of power?
To read these papers on a daily basis, and listen to the ignorant statements that come out of their mouths does not bode well for the future of this country.
Perhaps this is why so many are on the take, have bank accounts and property elsewhere, and are ready to jet off at any minute.
Truly frightening and sad.
On Triple murder: Killings bring nation's homicide count for year to 102
Posted 30 October 2024, 5:41 a.m. Suggest removal
Porcupine says...
Very good letter and suggestions Mr. Johnson.
First however, we must break the chains of continuing to elect ignorant, uneducated, dishonest and greedy politicians who have no vision for this country..
I think this is what you were alluding to by endorsing Pintard in light of the horrible excuse for leadership that is called the PLP under this failed Davis administration and the ignorant lackeys he surrounds himself with.
This present PLP administration has set this country back by decades at a time when we desperately need to be moving forward, onward and upward.
On LETTER How can we break cycle of poverty?
Posted 30 October 2024, 5:34 a.m. Suggest removal
Porcupine says...
Your choice. But, I've studied history.
On Lucayan remains to be returned to The Bahamas next week
Posted 28 October 2024, 8:36 a.m. Suggest removal
Porcupine says...
Be careful asking too many questions.
The voice note investigation, surely coming to a conclusion very soon, shortly after the election, may reveal some things we may not be happy with.
On Two dead in Ragged Island plane crash
Posted 28 October 2024, 8:35 a.m. Suggest removal
Porcupine says...
And the connection between the Lucayans and Bahamians is what?
On Lucayan remains to be returned to The Bahamas next week
Posted 27 October 2024, 7:42 a.m. Suggest removal