If you put the word "sexual orientation" in our constitution whose to say that a same sex couple won't try to test the system by applying for a marriage license and when they are denied file an action in the court to say they are being discriminated against because of their sexual orientation. Everyone knows that the constitution is the supreme law which usurps all other legistation including the Marriage Act. I think this is why they have been advocating for a change to the actual constitution. The supreme goal being to actually use it to get married (among other things). But again, this is just MY opinion.
I agree with the AG. The constitution is the first law. It governs all other laws. You put the word "sexual orientation" in the constitution, then I predict that a gay couple will show up on the doors of the Registry, apply to get a marriage licence and then test the courts by filing an action against the Government to say that they are being discriminated against by NOT being allowed to get married. I believe this is why Aaron Green is advocating so hard for the constitution to be changed. If you get it in the constitution then no other law takes priority including The Marriage Act.
Family structure is just one part of the problem. We also have a watered down Bahamian culture. A "true true" Bahamian does not resort to violence to solve a problem. Too many half-breeds are mixed in with us if you ask me. Our neighbouring countries have sucessfully passed their issues onto us as their illegal citizens and their culture of violence are alive and kicking in our midst. If this tide is not stemmed, we will shortly be looking like them, sounding like them and very shortly our citizens will start looking for a new home while they continue to take over.
I question if there is any recourse in law against the developer of the subdivision who has gotten rich off the backs of these poor Bahamians who did not know any better.
I never could understand why the government would give an exemption to persons who could afford a home for $500,000. That's definitely on the higher end of the market. If you can afford a home for this price, you definitely should not be exempt from paying stamp duty as a first-time homeowner. The lower to middle-class (i.e. persons who can afford a home for $250,000 or less) is more deserving of the exemption. Government has lost alot of revenue by raising the exemption to $500,000.
Could it be that Bahamians do not cooperate in stamping out crime because of fear. How many times have we seen witnesses to murder "killed" while waiting for the trial of the accused. The criminals have done a good job of instilling enough fear in "witnesses" to ensure that no one ever talks. It also does not help when you hear numberous stories of homes being broken into and petty theft that the police do not catch the criminals or fail to respond to. If the police do not help the citizens in the small matters, how can they expect cooperation in the big matters?
I agree with some of the previous comments as I too stood on Clifford Park with tears in my eyes waving my PLP flag to "The Storm is Over Now" as Mr. Chistie ascended the podium to give his thanks to the majority of Bahamians that voted his party in for another term. One year later and all I feel is deep disappointment and most of it stems from the lackluster attitude of our PM who never seems to have a clue what is going on, made a foolish attempt to have us "give our opinion" on a gambling issue that clearly took preeminence over more pressing issues of immigration, a fledging economy and hurting Bahamians who were looking to his party for help and hope. I trust that the next four years are not more of the same. If we had to vote tomorrow, they would clearly be voted OUT!
While we are 'amending our constitution' take the buggas off as the final court of appeal for criminal matters and leave our Court of Appeal as our 'final' court. Trust me, the "worst of the worst" will hang then.
jackbnimble says...
If you put the word "sexual orientation" in our constitution whose to say that a same sex couple won't try to test the system by applying for a marriage license and when they are denied file an action in the court to say they are being discriminated against because of their sexual orientation. Everyone knows that the constitution is the supreme law which usurps all other legistation including the Marriage Act. I think this is why they have been advocating for a change to the actual constitution. The supreme goal being to actually use it to get married (among other things). But again, this is just MY opinion.
On An end to discrimination - except over sexuality
Posted 12 June 2013, 11:40 a.m. Suggest removal
jackbnimble says...
I agree with the AG. The constitution is the first law. It governs all other laws. You put the word "sexual orientation" in the constitution, then I predict that a gay couple will show up on the doors of the Registry, apply to get a marriage licence and then test the courts by filing an action against the Government to say that they are being discriminated against by NOT being allowed to get married. I believe this is why Aaron Green is advocating so hard for the constitution to be changed. If you get it in the constitution then no other law takes priority including The Marriage Act.
On An end to discrimination - except over sexuality
Posted 12 June 2013, 11:24 a.m. Suggest removal
jackbnimble says...
Family structure is just one part of the problem. We also have a watered down Bahamian culture. A "true true" Bahamian does not resort to violence to solve a problem. Too many half-breeds are mixed in with us if you ask me. Our neighbouring countries have sucessfully passed their issues onto us as their illegal citizens and their culture of violence are alive and kicking in our midst. If this tide is not stemmed, we will shortly be looking like them, sounding like them and very shortly our citizens will start looking for a new home while they continue to take over.
On PM speaks out after latest murders
Posted 5 June 2013, 4:58 p.m. Suggest removal
jackbnimble says...
Didn't Dr. Duane Sands just say something on this point last week?
On Two dead, three shot in weekend violence
Posted 3 June 2013, 1:57 p.m. Suggest removal
jackbnimble says...
Lol. Good suggestion.
On $6,000 raise for state ministers was granted despite being ‘error’
Posted 3 June 2013, 1:53 p.m. Suggest removal
jackbnimble says...
I question if there is any recourse in law against the developer of the subdivision who has gotten rich off the backs of these poor Bahamians who did not know any better.
On Pinewood Gardens
Posted 29 May 2013, 12:17 p.m. Suggest removal
jackbnimble says...
I never could understand why the government would give an exemption to persons who could afford a home for $500,000. That's definitely on the higher end of the market. If you can afford a home for this price, you definitely should not be exempt from paying stamp duty as a first-time homeowner. The lower to middle-class (i.e. persons who can afford a home for $250,000 or less) is more deserving of the exemption. Government has lost alot of revenue by raising the exemption to $500,000.
On Gov't urged to 'correct' Stamp Duty platform
Posted 23 May 2013, 11:57 a.m. Suggest removal
jackbnimble says...
Could it be that Bahamians do not cooperate in stamping out crime because of fear. How many times have we seen witnesses to murder "killed" while waiting for the trial of the accused. The criminals have done a good job of instilling enough fear in "witnesses" to ensure that no one ever talks. It also does not help when you hear numberous stories of homes being broken into and petty theft that the police do not catch the criminals or fail to respond to. If the police do not help the citizens in the small matters, how can they expect cooperation in the big matters?
On Briefly
Posted 14 May 2013, 4:47 p.m. Suggest removal
jackbnimble says...
I agree with some of the previous comments as I too stood on Clifford Park with tears in my eyes waving my PLP flag to "The Storm is Over Now" as Mr. Chistie ascended the podium to give his thanks to the majority of Bahamians that voted his party in for another term. One year later and all I feel is deep disappointment and most of it stems from the lackluster attitude of our PM who never seems to have a clue what is going on, made a foolish attempt to have us "give our opinion" on a gambling issue that clearly took preeminence over more pressing issues of immigration, a fledging economy and hurting Bahamians who were looking to his party for help and hope. I trust that the next four years are not more of the same. If we had to vote tomorrow, they would clearly be voted OUT!
On We want your views on the government's first 12 months
Posted 2 May 2013, 12:18 p.m. Suggest removal
jackbnimble says...
While we are 'amending our constitution' take the buggas off as the final court of appeal for criminal matters and leave our Court of Appeal as our 'final' court. Trust me, the "worst of the worst" will hang then.
On Hanging 'unlikely' in the Bahamas
Posted 30 April 2013, 2:11 p.m. Suggest removal