... people have complained about violent crime in our country without considering for one minute the role of violent, unvetted illegal immigrants from Haiti who have been pouring into this country for decades. We never considered that when people break laws to enter your country, they are not likely to be law abiding. It is time to close entrance of any sloops into our waters, deny them aid and ask other Caribbean countries to accept "refugees". We have already done far more than we should have concerning that country to our detriment and we a paying a heavy price for it!!
... government must not be allowed to extract more from us in taxes when they have shown themselves to be irresponsible with the taxes they already collect! They collect VAT under the premise of paying down the national debt but, use the money for other purposes while the debt increases. More money in taxes is more money to waste. No to income tax, but yes to greater accountability in government spending!
... many Palestinians have aided and abetted Hamas and other terrorist organizations for years, so many of those people are not innocents, but enemy combatants. There have been offers on 5 separate occasions from Israel for a 2 state solution that Palestinians rejected, so they are not interested in peaceful coexistence, but the annihilation of Israel. After the atrocities of Oct. 7th, let Israel do what it must to ensure its survival. It is war and just as Israeli innocents were collateral damage so too will the Palestinians be!
... can Mr. Allen explain why a government who predictably mismanages money should have access to more?? They collected VAT to pay down the national debt, but they use the collected revenue for other purposes as the national debt soars!
The issue is not about collecting more revenue, but exercising fiscal prudence, something governments in this country do not understand!
... so once again the shrinking middle class has to pay for those who can't afford medical care, ie. Bahamians and illegals, through government imposed taxes. People expect something for nothing, but it doesn't work in the real world and it certainly won't work in healthcare, but when people, like Sands, use real issues to score political points you end up with dysfunctional systems and a 4th world country like the Bahamas!
“I don’t blame what they doing right now because this ain’t our land,” Mr Fren said as his wife held their six-year-old child. “My point is you have to give a chance. I know PLP and FNM. My daughter is a Bahamian. She got a Bahamian passport, and my son got a Bahamian passport.
Find his children and revoke their passports if neither of their parents is a Bahamian and if those parents came in illegally. We have allowed them to circumvent the law for far too long! I am willing to chip in for a ticket to deport them!
... the crime issue in our country is a result of one thing and one thing only, poor parenting. It is parents who have the responsibility of teaching children how to behave. People confuse having the ability to reproduce with readiness for parenting. Sensible parents teach their children right from wrong, discipline them and encourage them to make something of themselves. One cannot teach what they have not learned and 70 % of people having children in this country have no moral training, lack the ability to exercise self control and do not have the financial means to take care of their responsibilities. Broken homes will more often than not produce broken individuals. It is in an environment of proper supervision, loving correction and learning to take personal responsibility that people learn respect for self and others. Most children are abused by their ignorant parents verbally, emotionally and physically before they can walk! We are reaping what we have sown by abandoning fundamental biblical moral values, respect for authority and learning to exercise self control and no government mandate can change that now!
... it does not matter how much money government takes in in taxes if they do not practice sound fiscal principles and stop wasting taxpayer money on nonsense and use VAT for its intended purpose -- to pay down the national debt!!
joeblow says...
... people have complained about violent crime in our country without considering for one minute the role of violent, unvetted illegal immigrants from Haiti who have been pouring into this country for decades. We never considered that when people break laws to enter your country, they are not likely to be law abiding. It is time to close entrance of any sloops into our waters, deny them aid and ask other Caribbean countries to accept "refugees". We have already done far more than we should have concerning that country to our detriment and we a paying a heavy price for it!!
On ‘It is in our national security interest to have peace in Haiti’
Posted 7 March 2024, 4:54 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... thank you enlightened one!
On Israel’s war in Gaza ‘not right’
Posted 27 February 2024, 8:50 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... government must not be allowed to extract more from us in taxes when they have shown themselves to be irresponsible with the taxes they already collect! They collect VAT under the premise of paying down the national debt but, use the money for other purposes while the debt increases. More money in taxes is more money to waste. No to income tax, but yes to greater accountability in government spending!
On Why rule out personal income tax?
Posted 26 February 2024, 7:42 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... many Palestinians have aided and abetted Hamas and other terrorist organizations for years, so many of those people are not innocents, but enemy combatants. There have been offers on 5 separate occasions from Israel for a 2 state solution that Palestinians rejected, so they are not interested in peaceful coexistence, but the annihilation of Israel. After the atrocities of Oct. 7th, let Israel do what it must to ensure its survival. It is war and just as Israeli innocents were collateral damage so too will the Palestinians be!
On Israel’s war in Gaza ‘not right’
Posted 26 February 2024, 7:38 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... can Mr. Allen explain why a government who predictably mismanages money should have access to more?? They collected VAT to pay down the national debt, but they use the collected revenue for other purposes as the national debt soars!
The issue is not about collecting more revenue, but exercising fiscal prudence, something governments in this country do not understand!
On Why no income tax?
Posted 14 February 2024, 6:09 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... so once again the shrinking middle class has to pay for those who can't afford medical care, ie. Bahamians and illegals, through government imposed taxes. People expect something for nothing, but it doesn't work in the real world and it certainly won't work in healthcare, but when people, like Sands, use real issues to score political points you end up with dysfunctional systems and a 4th world country like the Bahamas!
On ‘Not worth’ pursuing after $700m unpaid PMH fees
Posted 14 February 2024, 6:06 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
“I don’t blame what they doing right now because this ain’t our land,” Mr Fren said as his wife held their six-year-old child. “My point is you have to give a chance. I know PLP and FNM. My daughter is a Bahamian. She got a Bahamian passport, and my son got a Bahamian passport.
Find his children and revoke their passports if neither of their parents is a Bahamian and if those parents came in illegally. We have allowed them to circumvent the law for far too long! I am willing to chip in for a ticket to deport them!
On ‘MY FAMILY MUST SLEEP LIKE A DOG’: Haitian father of three speaks out after latest shanty demolitions
Posted 6 February 2024, 5:47 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... does the writer not know that the comments about Centerville apply to the entire Bahamas??
On Centreville community deteriorating
Posted 23 January 2024, 6:33 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... the crime issue in our country is a result of one thing and one thing only, poor parenting. It is parents who have the responsibility of teaching children how to behave. People confuse having the ability to reproduce with readiness for parenting. Sensible parents teach their children right from wrong, discipline them and encourage them to make something of themselves. One cannot teach what they have not learned and 70 % of people having children in this country have no moral training, lack the ability to exercise self control and do not have the financial means to take care of their responsibilities. Broken homes will more often than not produce broken individuals. It is in an environment of proper supervision, loving correction and learning to take personal responsibility that people learn respect for self and others. Most children are abused by their ignorant parents verbally, emotionally and physically before they can walk! We are reaping what we have sown by abandoning fundamental biblical moral values, respect for authority and learning to exercise self control and no government mandate can change that now!
On ALICIA WALLACE: Crime issue requires long-term plan, there are no quick fixes
Posted 17 January 2024, 6:20 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... it does not matter how much money government takes in in taxes if they do not practice sound fiscal principles and stop wasting taxpayer money on nonsense and use VAT for its intended purpose -- to pay down the national debt!!
On ‘Raise the bar’ call on permanent residency
Posted 15 January 2024, 5:45 p.m. Suggest removal