... rape is already criminalized and UK law which is persuasive in this country, has already confirmed multiple times that rape can occur within a marriage. A law is not needed, just allegations that have to be proved and judges to sentence when appropriate! I don't understand why people are making a non-issue an issue!
... perfect summary! Sad that these "social justice" warriors are so busy imbibing and spewing propagandist buzzwords in order to virtue signal their moral superiority that they lack the capacity for critical thought on any matter and shut down discourse that does not reflect their worldview!
... abuses in men will be underreported because of strong societal influences not to complain, so it is unlikely you can accurately note the rates of abuses in men, but clearly you fail to comprehend the actual point that was being made which that both sides abuse in different ways and aid should be offered to both whenever that happens. Unfortunately many men have nowhere to go when they are suffering from the abuses they experience in relationships or are they unimportant as well?
... what a crock of nonsense. If having a discussion about violence you have to consider not only physical violence (which many women are capable of inflicting on men) , but psychological violence as well. Many men may have physical strength, but many women know how to use their tongues to psychologically traumatize men as well. In fact the effects of psychological violence last far longer than physical. Many women can say and do things that push men over the edge, where is the help for them?
The point is simply that women are not the only ones who may suffer in relationships, men suffer too and the attempt to pit one group against the other or to see one group as having more urgent needs is ridiculous. We need a cultural reset, but how can that happen when we encourage broken homes and do not value the discipline that is necessary to create courteous and respectful, self controlled citizens?
... this shows Darville to be a lackey. Its amazing thelengths thes people will go through to create rules for themselves while thinking we are stupid. Sad!
... that safe place USED to be the family, but dysfunction has become the norm in Bahamian society (as is a lack of respect for one's person). Most adults are undisciplined mental midgets, thrown in the intense emotions of sexual relationships and you have a powder keg waiting to explode. This country has to get back to basics!
... Mr Allen may be unaware that most Bahamians are financially illiterate consumers. They see money as a means to provide them with temporary pleasures instead of a tool that can get them out of poverty. I know a number of young men who smoke $10-15 worth of grass daily, not including their alcohol consumption and cell phone bills. And any number of young women see nails, tattoos and hair as essential. When you throw in having children without an education etc., you have self inflicted problems. The point is most Bahamians see their income as disposable and through lifestyle choices they dispose of it. They buy what they want and beg for what they need. Financial literacy should be a part of the educational system from 5th grade if we want to change how Bahamians view money!
... this letter is absolute nonsense! We don't close schools during flu season and covid is at its weakest thus far with virtually no deaths attributable to Omicron, making this the strain that everyone should be exposed to. A strong immune response is the only way to address future variants since we already know the jab does not stop people from getting or spreading the virus!
joeblow says...
... a business that closed down during the pandemic re-opens and that is news or is it just a photo op for a PM that is ego tripping?
On SANDALS STEP ON RECOVERY ROAD: PM celebrates reopening of resort after refit which will create 900 new jobs
Posted 28 January 2022, 9:26 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... rape is already criminalized and UK law which is persuasive in this country, has already confirmed multiple times that rape can occur within a marriage. A law is not needed, just allegations that have to be proved and judges to sentence when appropriate! I don't understand why people are making a non-issue an issue!
On Criminalise marital rape
Posted 28 January 2022, 9:24 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... perfect summary! Sad that these "social justice" warriors are so busy imbibing and spewing propagandist buzzwords in order to virtue signal their moral superiority that they lack the capacity for critical thought on any matter and shut down discourse that does not reflect their worldview!
On ALICIA WALLACE: Soundbites and social media won’t change a thing - we must force through a new mindset on gender-based violence
Posted 28 January 2022, 8:07 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... abuses in men will be underreported because of strong societal influences not to complain, so it is unlikely you can accurately note the rates of abuses in men, but clearly you fail to comprehend the actual point that was being made which that both sides abuse in different ways and aid should be offered to both whenever that happens. Unfortunately many men have nowhere to go when they are suffering from the abuses they experience in relationships or are they unimportant as well?
On ALICIA WALLACE: Soundbites and social media won’t change a thing - we must force through a new mindset on gender-based violence
Posted 27 January 2022, 5:35 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... what a crock of nonsense. If having a discussion about violence you have to consider not only physical violence (which many women are capable of inflicting on men) , but psychological violence as well. Many men may have physical strength, but many women know how to use their tongues to psychologically traumatize men as well. In fact the effects of psychological violence last far longer than physical. Many women can say and do things that push men over the edge, where is the help for them?
The point is simply that women are not the only ones who may suffer in relationships, men suffer too and the attempt to pit one group against the other or to see one group as having more urgent needs is ridiculous. We need a cultural reset, but how can that happen when we encourage broken homes and do not value the discipline that is necessary to create courteous and respectful, self controlled citizens?
On ALICIA WALLACE: Soundbites and social media won’t change a thing - we must force through a new mindset on gender-based violence
Posted 27 January 2022, 8:17 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
some *backdoor* deal was made. That's why Fred was involved!
On Emirates to explore tourism initiatives with Bahamas
Posted 26 January 2022, 6:28 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... this shows Darville to be a lackey. Its amazing thelengths thes people will go through to create rules for themselves while thinking we are stupid. Sad!
On Darville defends PM over leaving quarantine
Posted 26 January 2022, 6:24 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... that safe place USED to be the family, but dysfunction has become the norm in Bahamian society (as is a lack of respect for one's person). Most adults are undisciplined mental midgets, thrown in the intense emotions of sexual relationships and you have a powder keg waiting to explode. This country has to get back to basics!
On EDITORIAL: We hear the outcry, now where is the action?
Posted 26 January 2022, 4:46 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... Mr Allen may be unaware that most Bahamians are financially illiterate consumers. They see money as a means to provide them with temporary pleasures instead of a tool that can get them out of poverty. I know a number of young men who smoke $10-15 worth of grass daily, not including their alcohol consumption and cell phone bills. And any number of young women see nails, tattoos and hair as essential. When you throw in having children without an education etc., you have self inflicted problems.
The point is most Bahamians see their income as disposable and through lifestyle choices they dispose of it. They buy what they want and beg for what they need. Financial literacy should be a part of the educational system from 5th grade if we want to change how Bahamians view money!
On Save what?
Posted 26 January 2022, 8:09 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... this letter is absolute nonsense! We don't close schools during flu season and covid is at its weakest thus far with virtually no deaths attributable to Omicron, making this the strain that everyone should be exposed to. A strong immune response is the only way to address future variants since we already know the jab does not stop people from getting or spreading the virus!
On Bad policy to open in a surge
Posted 24 January 2022, 3:30 p.m. Suggest removal