Why not have the "6 or so A-grade socially elite private schools" as a model to follow? Based on their results they are doing things correctly to achieve high academic standards. I understand your implied point that the home environment is a key factor but thinking that the school environment is irrelevant is a mistake and such thinking deserves a D-.

From the UK but perhaps relevant here;
IOPC spokesman said: "Ultimately no police tactic can ever be used with impunity in a country where we police by consent - be that tactical contact, the use of firearms or the use of restraint.
"It is always a matter of whether it's reasonable and proportionate in the circumstances.
"But it would be wrong to offer guarantees in every case. Independent scrutiny is a vital part of public confidence in the way policing is done."

From the UK. relevant perhaps:
IOPC spokesman said: "Ultimately no police tactic can ever be used with impunity in a country where we police by consent - be that tactical contact, the use of firearms or the use of restraint.
"It is always a matter of whether it's reasonable and proportionate in the circumstances.
"But it would be wrong to offer guarantees in every case. Independent scrutiny is a vital part of public confidence in the way policing is done."

The ever verbose Mr. Evans writes " I believe science supports my position, as it also supports the Biblical view of creation in the Old Testament Book of Genesis". This statement is ridiculous and totally unsupported by even cursory research. As for the evidence that he provides to verify the story of the Resurrection that too is laughable at best. Mind you I am not discounting the Resurrection story merely Mr. Evans assertion that it must be certifiably true because some people wrote that they witnessed the event.

What a compliment this rather verbose letter writer has paid Chrissie Love. He compared her to two of the best comedians of the past half century. George Carlin used his genius cutting wit to lampoon all sorts of hypocrites including the Holier-than-thou corrupt leaders of some Christian churches, I suspect those particular monologues were what upset Mr. Evans. Mr. Prior was the other comparison made and again his comic genius is widely accepted.
I would not have used the same amount of profane language as Ms.. Love but I recognise that it is part of her stage character like Lenny Bruce she is pushing boundaries. I also agreed with her sentiments as expressed, just because you are dead your past actions are not changed, they are all still there writ bold in the Akashic Record. Stay strong, Chrissie.

This is good news as our elected State Officials are obeying the instruction of the judiciary. Anything else edges the country closer to totalitarianism.

What very interesting read. It encapsulates the problems caused by our black majority ggovernments to the Freeport economy which the island continues to suffer from up until today. What is the difference between Singapore and the Bahamas? In a word corrupt PLP politicians. Actually that was three words.

Cell phone cameras are a wonderful tool in the hands of the public to capture events like this as and when they happen. It is unfortunate that all the previous assaults by uniformed officers of the state police which went viral have resulted in absolutely no action so far beyond a few empty assurances that a "full" investigation will be carried out. Dash cams in every privately-owned and public vehicle would be good also.

Hey Sheepdumber, What about BASRA? Just how much money did you donate to support this volunteer organisation last year? Nothing? I thought so but it is easy to raise insinuations isn't it?

One of Parkinsons laws of business states that in a bureaucracy an employee is promoted until he or she reaches their level of incompetence at which time they cease to be promoted further. Nuff said.