He (Mr. Mitchell), likely wants them to responsible with what they say to their public; not to silence them. Nobody should have to decode and decipher Mr. Smith's words then conclude whether he was serious or just being colorful. I guess all of the other inflammatory remarks made by this man regarding Genocide, ethnic cleansing etc. was playful? Free speech is one thing, reckless use of it is quite another. He has crossed many lines with no consequences, he should definitely be reprimanded at the very least for his ongoing tirade against our country.

Seems like the ones doing the "intimidating" are the ones calling for a revolt against our government. Knowing that this man (Fred Smith) once advocated for a bloody revolution in the Bahamas and is now gaining in popularity and leadership within the Haitian community-he has to be taken very seriously.

You are the who is not being sincere about the motives of a "haitian-Bahamian" political party in the Bahamas!. The nature of it implies the Haiti connection, if you don't get that, then you are more simple than I first thought. If one cannot identify simply as Bahamian, because their allegiance or national pride lies elsewhere, they should stay out of Bahamian politics and government. Its that simple!

Any organized, civilized country would not allow one of their national parties to be represent an entirely separate nationality. Why should Haiti be included in our political process to that extent? Why should America, China or Russia? This is not about racism, and we are a long time away from the plantation..only a simple mind would go there.

Voltaire, your ignorance and bias is showing. "Pressure groups" and "voting blocks" are not the same as a national party vying to govern a country they do not fully relate. You are such a hypocrite for telling Bahamians to grow up and accept people who do not identify as simply Bahamian into our politics; and at the same time readily accept the implied exclusion of us from their group.

Your biased logic, was of course inconsistent with reality. For your information, there is no African American party organized around "black issues" in the US. They either align with a major party, or run independently. Pressure Groups, or Lobbyists as they are called in the US do not form politcial parties because of the perceived conflict of interest. The resulting lawsuits of such political groups would be significant and not tolerated by Americans.

Also, the evolution of American politics from non-white males corresponds to their naturally evolving demography. Unlike the impact of forced and overwhelming illegal immigration to our developing nation. However, please note, even with more people of color, women and gays in US politics, they are all proud Americans and not members of politicized Kenyan, Women's Liberation or LGBT American parties with singular agendas. US politicians seek to embrace, not distance, from all things American when running for office even if they are 1st or 2nd generation. At the very least, it's a sign of respect to the country that gave them the opportunity, they may otherwise not have.

Bottom line in all of this however is that Fred Smith is an instigator who may still be looking for a bloody revolution. Since he can't be deported, he should be ignored. People who support clearly him have zero concern for the development, prosperity or continuance of the Bahamas. They should be ignored as well.

So forming a haitian-Bahamian party would not be a bigoted act? Should we not be upset then by the idea of a Conchy Joe-Bahamian, or the Chinese-Bahamian party? Those are along the same lines. If Bahamians are bigots, then you are a hypocrite.

While nobody claimed to be an indigenous Bahamian, there is no reason for us to graciously concede the land, culture and heritage that has been ours since slavery by providing a foot hold to an organization whose very concept excludes many. Nobody asserted that LEGAL persons of Haitian descent, or any other legal person, should not be allowed to enter politics. The very concept of any political organization in the Bahamas that is afilliated with another nationality, a specific race, or gender, should not be taken seriously. Because clearly they are not taking the Bahamas seriously.

Even the legal ones should be heavily vetted when it comes to political office in the Bahamas. Who do you think makes it possible, and provides a safe haven for more illegals?

Exactly! This, and that other story, is sickening.

There needs to be a law against that immediately! This is the Bahamas, not Haiti-Bahamas! There is absolutely no need for a Haitian-Bahamian political party.

We have been push-overs for so long that now these folks are beginning to voice their true intent..to take over and inevitably ruin the Bahamas, like they did Haiti and sail off when the going gets tougher. This progression toward Ba-Haiti and the idiots like Mr. Fred Smith should concern every Bahamian. We really need our politicians to act like they are concerned about the Bahamas, and Bahamians. This idea, and this person, is just ridiculous!