I think that many of these comments, though deserving of respect, come out of a place of lack of knowledge of Caribbean history, cultural identity, lack of knowledge or appreciation of the procedural and substantive effects of colonialism - and most of all, out of a lack of understanding for the recent trends within this field of social justice and trial advocacy. Even if symbolically, this event will go down in history, and the (for once) daring caricom, will have finally tried to do something substantive.

Also, at the very least, it will serve to educate Bahamians (and Caribbean people alike), particularly newer generations, as to their actual history - and not the false history given to us in our text books. That, in and of itself, is a worthy cause. A people without a history is like a tree without roots, it cannot grow.

Of course, this is aside from all the lack of political administration we have (i.e., even if money were given, where would it go?)

Further... if I dare say so - if it turns out that we were granted any type of reparations or formal recognition, many of those that initially opposed it, would be through the roof of happiness - and would be the first to applaud the Bahamian and Caribbean governments.

I hope we get the full story... Though I wouldn't expect it from the Tribune.

If it has anything to do with her attempting to assert her rights, or procure speaking time, then massive, massive respect. It's the beginning, and won't end, if this turns out to be the case.

The frustrations are finally starting to show, and I pray that Bahamians finally wake up, and no longer let us sit idly and watch them ruin our country, its future, and the blatant disrespect they've afforded young Bahamians.