The bible says it is a sin to eat shell fish, but I'm sure Patterson has no problem eating a big helping of conch salad. This is just another hypocritical stance by religious leaders. They pick and chose what suits them to judge others.

This is a disgrace. Do you think other countries allow their elected leaders to even joke like that? These politicians need to be held accountable! They work for us!

We put them there, and we don't hold them accountable for anything. It's our fault the parliament does what they want, we let them. So nationbuilder is right, it is the whole country that is the joke.

If you think the majority of Bahamians share the same view as Dr. Munroe and Mr. Chipman, then you think the majority of Bahamians are bigots, and simply hiding behind their religion to judge others.

Just a regular dumb ass

Why is it that the government is broke, but will not go after collecting the fees that it already has on the book and is entitled to collect? Are the people in charge of these things getting paid off by someone to not do their jobs? Are they so selfish as to not care about the country they come from and live in? Everyday we hear of people sneaking through loophole after loophole that the Bahamian Government allows to exist while trying to pinch more and more money from those that can least afford it. Worst of all, why have the citizens stayed idle and said nothing for so long? What will it actually take to motivate the people to demand change and accountability. Our future is what is being wasted away right now.

Absolutely, the current choice between Dumb and Dumber is just sad

They can't even prosecute murderers, you really expect them to be successful going after businesses for charging VAT.

I thought the government was broke and trying to cut costs. Can't this statue wait till there is actually money to pay for it?

"a big round of applause for just showing up" sounds about right for Mr Christie. You can't give him applause for much else.