And we wonder why our women live in fear... I've heard so many stories of rape and other crimes that never make the paper. I think if they ever released the true stats, many of us would not leave our homes. Crime is out of control and has been for years. The first step to healing this country is to be honest and forthright with it's citizens.
Not surprised by this revelation. Been saying as much for years now.. that they downplay how bad crime is in The Bahamas. The stories of rape, beatings, house-breakings, etc. that you hear on the street and chilling. The majority never make the paper. Question is now that they have exposed the figures, what will National Security do?
What I find so interesting in this debate is that noone ever talks about the gambling addicts and this town is full of them. I know of at least three persons - a family member, an acquaintance and a co-worker. The family member has a strong addiction to gambling and cannot keep a dollar in her pocket. Every cent goes on gambling. The acquaintance has been in several relationships because all of her boyfriends leave her when they discover his gambling addiction never mind that she makes lots of money and is a very attractive girl. The co-worker has now lost her job because she ended up stealing from her employer to support her habit... and the list goes on. I agree with Pastor Moxey. Gambling is a form of "rape". While the proponents of legalising gambling only want to take about the millions these croonies make and how the Government can get lots of money if it taxes them, what they never discuss is the hundreds or persons who are now addicted to gambling. Tell me, who is going to bat for them while they lose everything "spinning" for a hopeless payout while the croonies live large of their hard-earned money? And why is it that you never see web shops in affluent areas? Small wonder the rich stay rich and the poor stay poor.
I also agree. Boy this award must becoming watered down if they have the likes of Mr. Christie being honoured. They must be running out of options. I certainly can think of more outstanding and deserving Bahamians - Sir. Arthur Hanna, Hubert Ingraham... just to name a few - people who actually did something for black folk...
JohnDoes I wholeheatedly agree with you on this one. I believe the electorate will switch if McCartney can get a "proper" slate of candidates together. At this point, he is a one-man party. Didn't he just appoint Andrew Wilson as his party's Chairman? So why are all the press statements being given by him? Anyway... I digress!
While I do agree that we are anti-foreign in many respects, I believe that Bahamians are more anti-illegal than they are anti-foreign. In my humble view, it would have been more balanced journalism to seek to find out from the Immigration Officers' side of things what really happened instead of just reporting the story from the banker's side (although I believe Mr. Mitchell adhered to it).
If this paper would take the time to read the online blogs and tap into social media, it would see that the vast majority of Bahamians support the actions of the Immigration Department. It's unfortunate that the banker got caught in the crosshairs of a system in which we are trying to clean up an age-old and very vexing illegal immigrant problem (often covered by glaring headlines by this very newspaper) and it's equally sad that we have to resort to such tactics to get illegals out.
I was wondering when someone from the Vote No campaign would say something. To say it is an insult against everyone who voted "NO" to now go ahead and legalise gambling is an understatement, so say the least. This Government has clearly been bought by the numbers men and is hell bent on paying them back, no matter the wishes of the electorate. And even if you use the argument, as the numbers boys are now doing, that the vast majority of registered voters did not participate in the referendum so the result cannot be relied upon, the bottom line is the majority of those who voted, clearly voted "NO" with the understanding that if they did so and their NOs were in the majority, then the web shops would be closed!
jackbnimble says...
They don't call him Fly-Away Fred for nothing! LOL!
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jackbnimble says...
And we wonder why our women live in fear... I've heard so many stories of rape and other crimes that never make the paper. I think if they ever released the true stats, many of us would not leave our homes. Crime is out of control and has been for years. The first step to healing this country is to be honest and forthright with it's citizens.
On Hospital reports show 40% more rapes than police statistics
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jackbnimble says...
Not surprised by this revelation. Been saying as much for years now.. that they downplay how bad crime is in The Bahamas. The stories of rape, beatings, house-breakings, etc. that you hear on the street and chilling. The majority never make the paper. Question is now that they have exposed the figures, what will National Security do?
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jackbnimble says...
What I find so interesting in this debate is that noone ever talks about the gambling addicts and this town is full of them. I know of at least three persons - a family member, an acquaintance and a co-worker. The family member has a strong addiction to gambling and cannot keep a dollar in her pocket. Every cent goes on gambling. The acquaintance has been in several relationships because all of her boyfriends leave her when they discover his gambling addiction never mind that she makes lots of money and is a very attractive girl. The co-worker has now lost her job because she ended up stealing from her employer to support her habit... and the list goes on. I agree with Pastor Moxey. Gambling is a form of "rape". While the proponents of legalising gambling only want to take about the millions these croonies make and how the Government can get lots of money if it taxes them, what they never discuss is the hundreds or persons who are now addicted to gambling. Tell me, who is going to bat for them while they lose everything "spinning" for a hopeless payout while the croonies live large of their hard-earned money? And why is it that you never see web shops in affluent areas? Small wonder the rich stay rich and the poor stay poor.
On PASTOR: WEB SHOPS ARE 'RAPING FAMILIES'
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jackbnimble says...
Lol. Boy I tell ya. If ya don't laugh ya will cry.
On A year since gaming vote - and still no action taken
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jackbnimble says...
I also agree. Boy this award must becoming watered down if they have the likes of Mr. Christie being honoured. They must be running out of options. I certainly can think of more outstanding and deserving Bahamians - Sir. Arthur Hanna, Hubert Ingraham... just to name a few - people who actually did something for black folk...
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jackbnimble says...
JohnDoes I wholeheatedly agree with you on this one. I believe the electorate will switch if McCartney can get a "proper" slate of candidates together. At this point, he is a one-man party. Didn't he just appoint Andrew Wilson as his party's Chairman? So why are all the press statements being given by him? Anyway... I digress!
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jackbnimble says...
So you are saying you know the mind of the persons who voted? Huge assumption. I agree, though, with the last line of your post. LOL!!!
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jackbnimble says...
While I do agree that we are anti-foreign in many respects, I believe that Bahamians are more anti-illegal than they are anti-foreign. In my humble view, it would have been more balanced journalism to seek to find out from the Immigration Officers' side of things what really happened instead of just reporting the story from the banker's side (although I believe Mr. Mitchell adhered to it).
If this paper would take the time to read the online blogs and tap into social media, it would see that the vast majority of Bahamians support the actions of the Immigration Department. It's unfortunate that the banker got caught in the crosshairs of a system in which we are trying to clean up an age-old and very vexing illegal immigrant problem (often covered by glaring headlines by this very newspaper) and it's equally sad that we have to resort to such tactics to get illegals out.
On Bahamians should accept reality, or lose it all
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jackbnimble says...
I was wondering when someone from the Vote No campaign would say something. To say it is an insult against everyone who voted "NO" to now go ahead and legalise gambling is an understatement, so say the least. This Government has clearly been bought by the numbers men and is hell bent on paying them back, no matter the wishes of the electorate. And even if you use the argument, as the numbers boys are now doing, that the vast majority of registered voters did not participate in the referendum so the result cannot be relied upon, the bottom line is the majority of those who voted, clearly voted "NO" with the understanding that if they did so and their NOs were in the majority, then the web shops would be closed!
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