The USA Government trained a handful of Bahamians in Problem Gambling, however it is suspected that the FNM Government betrayed their good will. The US KNEW gambling would destroy family island commerce and create socio-economic issues in Nassau due to gambling poverty especially among women. By the time hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamian people had fallen out of spirit with the FNM which cemented gambling into the fabric of our moral,social and economic life. The moral majority of Bahamians expected more. Marijuana prohibition has failed around the world where incarceration and criminal records has infringed upon human rights, deflected Police away from serious crime and made gangs powerful and rich.

The offshoots of Our notorious one came at a time of his incarceration. The Marijuana bandits spree that splintered were into local distribution as few had contacts way into Canada and USA East Coast, but it was all cash and carry. Local henchmen decided to simply control regions on Nassau through hard man tactics or gang enforcement. Murders murders murders for control of this little island with the thousands of hanger on males and females that fed, survived and protected it. Most people who tried to run their own operation were simply taken out. The criminalization of Marijuana spawned our local gang culture that has spinoff criminalizing resulting in a prison over population. Where there is money and power there are girls and babies being born. When I assisted the National Drug Council into late eighties the US Embassy kept us abreast of leading drug thrends the last one I recalled was the introduction of ICE. But nowadays Molly could be others ecstasy like compounds circulating among the young party scenes but the warnings and educations have stopped. High percentage potency synthetic THC used in vape pipes could cause schizophrenia issues where innocent young people just walk the streets talking to echos on their head.

@john. Owww. Don't forget that it was the Jamaican Posse that operated East Coast America that began violent gang killing during the eighties. They had the most influence on gangs violence here in The Bahamas. They were manifested in financial control of all street drugs. I recall that caricom called on President Clinton because our boy had become a threat to certain situations and circumstances. But even THE USA has legalized Marijuana now though only State Level and not Federal.

The USA still has a serious cocaine and opiate problem. While cocaine like gambling destroyed your life the opiates prescribed unwittingly by Doctors for pain, it became fiercely addictive and also suppressed the heart and lungs so thousands died. Looking back at the eighties world phenomenon and today's plight that saw thousands of lives destroyed by Marijuana which is a lesser risk than alcohol according to evidence and data. We are too intelligent to be boogeyman scare tactic on the issues locking persons up for discriminatory Marijuana possession possessed only by criminals who make millions here then contribute nothing to physical buildup of society. Canada is an aggressor Marijuana distributor that can take over our market here in a day with packaged labeled THC/CDM percentage guarantee. The USA is not as aggressive and we only see wild growth Marijuana from Jamaica here. The social ramifications from all mind altering activities are obvious from obesity alcohol use and gambling. Of them all Marijuana evidence of offense don't come close.

The sooner the government takes control and reign in prohibition to legalization , production, distribution, sales and taxation of Marijuana the better for all in order to stop these killings. Bahamian households and society have at least 60 years of Marijuana experience. It is nothing new to us. There is much-needed educational enforcement to penetrate the many social, and medical stigmas and biases as usage relates to personal choice. Armed Forces Personnel cannot use it as it would take them ten minutes to pull a weapon, as it slowes you down just too much.

Gang turf wars are not fought over which area has the the most Academic students, it flourishes as a self sustaining entity that supplies onstant monetary income, girls and protection as driving forces. In many areas cars are farmed for parts and young kids learn the art of car surgery to put money on mommy' table. At that point they are institutionalized and locked into a circle. Parents must play their part in watching the emotions, environmental tolerances, moral norms and survival strategies. It is hard to intervene when whole neighborhoods are funded by car parts and/or illegal Marijuana sales which for many becomes life or death bread on the table.

@john. Trust me that the criminals know how to navigate the law, Police methods, social psychology and the press. The Police relies on ground intelligence and have a fair enough understanding about who is who. The Law has its rules and criminals know how to navigate for their own safety, survival and benefit. Police arrest them and the law release them then street law just takes its course. Guys commit a crime then that good innocent dude smiles and hails the Police. It's a real world were only Super Man Batman and Robin catch the criminal in the act. I guess you are Robin.

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Brave is having so much difficulty navigating out of FNM covid policy. They have built so much gat ya into it waiting with a hammer around their blind bend. Caution, science and steady as she goes as this remains an evolving event getting out. The CDC is admitting to massive vaccine new data. Maybe our covid masters if long gone should keep The Bahamian people informed about vaccine harm or just keep their mouths shut.

Come on man. The Holy Bible says there is nothing new under the sun. Election over. Go rewrite the Bible.