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ScubaSteve says...

It's actually very, very, very simple: Rape is Rape whether you are single or married. And yes, females can always lie and claim they were raped. I'm sure that has occurred for hundreds and hundreds of years in the past and will continue for hundreds and hundreds of years in the future. That won't ever change. But the point to the article is... rape is rape and whether or not you are married to the person or not married to the person -- it is still RAPE.

ScubaSteve says...

This is a fantastic idea and group!! It's truly amazing when these individuals should be relaxing and enjoying their hard-earned retirement and instead they step-up when needed and decide to help raise the grandkids. I'll definitely be looking to help donate anything they need to this group!

ScubaSteve says...

He is 110% correct -- you first need to offer a "reason" to visit Grand Bahama. Personally, I would definitely pick Abaco, Bimini, Exuma, and/or North Eleuthera way, way, WAY over GB any day of the week. Don't get me wrong, I've been to GB. However, as of today, I can't think of ONE reason for me to visit GB over any of those other Out Islands mentioned in the article. So yes -- they need to work on developing some attractions or reasons a visitor will want to come visit GB.

ScubaSteve says...

Glad to see your comment about putting down the shark was a joke. Whew! And yes... I have no problem with the death penalty for someone that kills another person.

ScubaSteve says...

Yes, Stuart is 100% spot on!! I've personally done his "shark dive" three times over the past few years and felt very safe the entire time. In fact, we did this dive last month with my two daughters and they absolutely loved it. Furthermore, you are much more at risk by snorkeling at the top of the water than you are by scuba diving down towards the bottom.

On Shark encounters ‘our safest dive’

Posted 8 September 2022, 4:33 p.m. Suggest removal

ScubaSteve says...

WHAT?!?!?!?!? Yes, the pit bull is put down because it is a danger to everyone in that particular neighborhood and because the specific dog can be positively ID'd by the person that got bit and sometimes by bystanders and now even my doorbell cameras. The problem with hunting down one specific Bull shark is there is NO WAY to confirm you have located the same shark.

ScubaSteve says...

110% agree with your post!! A much better purpose for any additional money would be towards hurricane preparations and rebuilding after the next big one. Now with that said, having some plastic bands on the tour boat to serve as tourniquets is a good idea (just like having life jackets on board). Hell, even just buying some large plastic zip ties from the hardware store might work.

ScubaSteve says...

By far and away, this is the most ridiculous post I've seen on this website in many, many years. First off, killing off the sharks isn't going to "teach" the few that survive to stay away from shallow waters or people. Secondly, the mere presence of sharks brings in millions and millions of dollars to the Bahamas due to the dive tourism industry.

On American woman dies after shark attack

Posted 7 September 2022, 10:27 p.m. Suggest removal

ScubaSteve says...

I've snorkeled at Green Cay more times than I can count. Most recently was just last month with my wife and kids. In all my years there, I've never once seen a single shark! Very heartbreaking and sad news. Also, and more importantly, no where in the news or article did it say anything about the tour operator feeding or chumming the water.

On American woman dies after shark attack

Posted 7 September 2022, 10:04 a.m. Suggest removal

ScubaSteve says...

Short answer: 1) Money -- not enough Govt money to go around and/or improper spending of the money by the Govt; and 2) Education -- the dumber your constituents, the easier it is to govern & get away with sub-par services.