They date back to the English Civil War when Parliament was fighting for the right to self-governance and independence from the monarchy.
But it wasn't until 1689 when the Bill of Rights established the rights of parliament after the so-called Glorious Revolution that it became enshrined in law. Article 9 of the Bill of Rights states that "the freedom of speech and debates or proceedings in parliament ought not to be impeached or questioned in any court or place out of Parliament". In those days the law was subject to the will of the King. And it was interference from the sovereign that Parliament sought to rid itself. Parliament held MPs to account by its own strict laws which ran in tandem with the criminal and civil courts. The rule of parliament was absolute.
It makes you wonder what magic spell the government has wielded over the people, with so many failures it's hard to fathom how they can still be in power?
And where exactly have I said a penny should be given to the Yes Campaign? Nither sides should be funded by the government kitty!
This should not even be an issue, it should'a been amended by parliament years ago, it is about Fundamental Human Rights it is the 21st century, women should be equal. All this bull about citizenship and gender is smoke and mirror claptrap, from ignorant, paranoid people who clearly can't read otherwise they wouldn't be carrying on the way they are.
The old 'lack of accountability' rearing its head again, has noone in a publicly appointed position got the moral fortitude to simply be accountable? Always someone else's fault, blah, blah, whine, whine.
If you can't recognize the problem you can't fix it! Is it any wonder we are regressing as a nation?
And we all know why "Pastors" are the group most afraid of gay people. <Slaps Forehead!>
People who are threatened by gays and lesbians are fearing their own impulses, "they doth protest too much" those who oppress others have most likely been oppressed themselves, (Understandable, hasn't most people in the Bahamas!?) they are unaccepting of others because they cannot be accepting of themselves.
Those who have hidden homosexuality and or homophobia- It has been proven over & over again that the most anti gay people are the ones most likely to have latent homosexual tendencies.
So, now Women can't be equal to Men in the 21st century Bahamas, because of a few outspoken latent homosexuals are offended (so they say) whilst hiding behind their warped religious dogma, spewing Christian Values? no it is their own Vile bigotry!
THIS is the biggest injustice of all! Do not give them a penny for their vote no / Hate campaign, because that is what it is, pure blatant hate.
And now with MP's reading your private e-mails in the House Of Assembly. Its likely most investors would get out-a-dodge, and most 'legitimate' banks will have to close.
And the majority of the population has no savings so they do their "banking" in web shops.
And it seems The BOB blatantly takes from the treasury to give dubious loans to cronies.
And where is the $16M Clico money coming from?
And government's priorities seem skewed - throwing good money at Carnival, IDB, etc.
And you can go on & on, but this is all about the fact we still have ZERO accountability in 2016 ....THIS is insane.
Still no FOIA <--- This is why we have all the issues we are having!
We should all pray they accept this amazing offer from Mr Izmirlian! I can't imagine a better solution for ALL involved, the nation and people will all benefit as well!
jus2cents says...
*It is a long established principle that no one is above the law – including MPs
*By hiding behind parliamentary privilege the parliamentarians are bringing their office into disrepute
*Parliamentary privilege was never intended to help politicians escape the criminal law
On Speaker shock at injunction
Posted 26 April 2016, 1:22 p.m. Suggest removal
jus2cents says...
What are the origins of parliamentary privilege?
They date back to the English Civil War when Parliament was fighting for the right to self-governance and independence from the monarchy.
But it wasn't until 1689 when the Bill of Rights established the rights of parliament after the so-called Glorious Revolution that it became enshrined in law. Article 9 of the Bill of Rights states that "the freedom of speech and debates or proceedings in parliament ought not to be impeached or questioned in any court or place out of Parliament". In those days the law was subject to the will of the King. And it was interference from the sovereign that Parliament sought to rid itself. Parliament held MPs to account by its own strict laws which ran in tandem with the criminal and civil courts. The rule of parliament was absolute.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/po…
On Speaker shock at injunction
Posted 26 April 2016, 1:01 p.m. Suggest removal
jus2cents says...
Depressing and totally factual.
It makes you wonder what magic spell the government has wielded over the people, with so many failures it's hard to fathom how they can still be in power?
And the abused are still defending their abusers.
On NASSAU LIFE: An everyday story of Bahamian issues
Posted 26 April 2016, 12:55 p.m. Suggest removal
jus2cents says...
And where exactly have I said a penny should be given to the Yes Campaign?
Nither sides should be funded by the government kitty!
This should not even be an issue, it should'a been amended by parliament years ago, it is about Fundamental Human Rights it is the 21st century, women should be equal. All this bull about citizenship and gender is smoke and mirror claptrap, from ignorant, paranoid people who clearly can't read otherwise they wouldn't be carrying on the way they are.
On Bishop urges ‘no’ vote in gender equality referendum
Posted 19 April 2016, 1:22 p.m. Suggest removal
jus2cents says...
The old 'lack of accountability' rearing its head again, has noone in a publicly appointed position got the moral fortitude to simply be accountable? Always someone else's fault, blah, blah, whine, whine.
If you can't recognize the problem you can't fix it! Is it any wonder we are regressing as a nation?
Grow a pair, you self professed wife beater!
On Miller: We learned corruption from U.S.
Posted 18 April 2016, 2:25 p.m. Suggest removal
jus2cents says...
And we all know why "Pastors" are the group most afraid of gay people. <Slaps Forehead!>
People who are threatened by gays and lesbians are fearing their own impulses, "they doth protest too much" those who oppress others have most likely been oppressed themselves, (Understandable, hasn't most people in the Bahamas!?) they are unaccepting of others because they cannot be accepting of themselves.
Those who have hidden homosexuality and or homophobia- It has been proven over & over again that the most anti gay people are the ones most likely to have latent homosexual tendencies.
So, now Women can't be equal to Men in the 21st century Bahamas, because of a few outspoken latent homosexuals are offended (so they say) whilst hiding behind their warped religious dogma, spewing Christian Values? no it is their own Vile bigotry!
THIS is the biggest injustice of all!
Do not give them a penny for their vote no / Hate campaign, because that is what it is, pure blatant hate.
On Bishop urges ‘no’ vote in gender equality referendum
Posted 18 April 2016, 1:40 p.m. Suggest removal
jus2cents says...
http://www.state.gov/j/drl/rls/hrrpt/hu…
Read the report.
I think they missed this though ...
http://www.tribune242.com/news/2016/mar…
On Human rights concerns raised for immigrants and prisoners
Posted 14 April 2016, 11:17 a.m. Suggest removal
jus2cents says...
http://www.state.gov/j/drl/rls/hrrpt/hu…
- See more at: http://www.state.gov/j/drl/rls/hrrpt/hu…
Read it and weap....
On Report: Civil servants lack scrutiny
Posted 14 April 2016, 11:12 a.m. Suggest removal
jus2cents says...
Not surprising at all that banks are closing.
And now with MP's reading your private e-mails in the House Of Assembly. Its likely most investors would get out-a-dodge, and most 'legitimate' banks will have to close.
And the majority of the population has no savings so they do their "banking" in web shops.
And it seems The BOB blatantly takes from the treasury to give dubious loans to cronies.
And where is the $16M Clico money coming from?
And government's priorities seem skewed - throwing good money at Carnival, IDB, etc.
And you can go on & on, but this is all about the fact we still have ZERO accountability in 2016 ....THIS is insane.
Still no FOIA <--- This is why we have all the issues we are having!
On Financial sector ‘shrink’ is Bahamas’ top danger
Posted 14 April 2016, 10:21 a.m. Suggest removal
jus2cents says...
We should all pray they accept this amazing offer from Mr Izmirlian! I can't imagine a better solution for ALL involved, the nation and people will all benefit as well!
On New Baha Mar bid by Izmirlian
Posted 12 April 2016, 11:11 a.m. Suggest removal