@Required - absolutely correct. In fact, I believe its a violation of the constitution to require such a thing. As far as lucaya's comment is concerned, the ladies never said anything, because like most people of Haitian descent around here, they were afraid. The Tribune, I am sure, had to pry these stories out of them.
“Immigration is aware of that, that they have to enforce the law strictly without fear or favour, but there is a mandate to be humane in all of their practices.” - I wonder if that means Mitchell will investigate the case of these two bahamian pregnant ladies, mistaken for Haitians, who were allegedly dragged through the dirt and beaten by Defence Force officers. My bet is no. They have received no reports of abuse, he says. How convenient.
birdiestrachan, why would these women make up stories? They are both Bahamian citizens, what could they possibly gain by lying - and putting themselves at risk of victimization by using giving their names?
Voltaire says...
@Observer - did you read the story? The man is a Bahamian citizen. He should not be terrorized in his own country. Full stop.
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Voltaire says...
@Required - absolutely correct. In fact, I believe its a violation of the constitution to require such a thing. As far as lucaya's comment is concerned, the ladies never said anything, because like most people of Haitian descent around here, they were afraid. The Tribune, I am sure, had to pry these stories out of them.
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Voltaire says...
@lucaya - sorry, I don't understand your comment. You are saying the two ladies are lying?
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Voltaire says...
“Immigration is aware of that, that they have to enforce the law strictly without fear or favour, but there is a mandate to be humane in all of their practices.” - I wonder if that means Mitchell will investigate the case of these two bahamian pregnant ladies, mistaken for Haitians, who were allegedly dragged through the dirt and beaten by Defence Force officers. My bet is no. They have received no reports of abuse, he says. How convenient.
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Voltaire says...
birdiestrachan, why would these women make up stories? They are both Bahamian citizens, what could they possibly gain by lying - and putting themselves at risk of victimization by using giving their names?
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