If asked; why won’t Bahamians fight together passionately toward anything other than Junkanoo parades and political campaigns, I would answer; because no one ever told them that they could. No one ever told them that (as citizen of Bahamas) they have the right to freedom of thought and to express that thought [within the confines of the law] freely.
Relying upon politicians [trained in the practice of law] to explain, to you, your rights (in languish you can actually understand) is on all accounts [according to your parliamentary representatives]; neither needed nor necessary within our democratic society.
As the few understands all too well about “our” special democratic nation namely; our leaders are simple products of a society conditioned to adapt an attitude of subservience with national pride. A society of passive relatively friendly people, breathe to be told what to think, say and do.
With very little available avenues (under the law) by which a law abiding citizen can prosperously participate in the more lucrative business aspect within the society, the individual alone has little chance of ever achieving the Bahamian dream. The very law written and intended as a refuge and protection from the evil doers [those whom may or may not inflict harm] has now been amended to inflict harm upon the very citizen themselves.
The promise of a better tomorrow becomes ever so distant, as a silent voice heard over the passing wind; the realization of becoming destitute proves ever apparent when one challenges the status quo. To, as it were; make sense of a system initially and literally designed to be confusing is as equal to one given the right to freedom with restrictions.
It is said that The Commonwealth of Bahamas is a sovereign nation, yet her leaders solemnly pledge their allegiance to a foreign mistress, whom duly directs them upon all manner of things to think, say and/or do. The cries of her children often go unheard by the leaders. Their voices are silenced by the roar of the lion, or overshadowed by the outspread wings of the eagle.
Scrutinized beneath an ever watchful eye, from moments that consumes her leaders utmost and undivided attention; leaving relatively very little quality time with which to dedicate to her children. The children grow weary and despondent to common social queues. Given the seemingly obvious disconnect between what is the right thing to say and/or do; her leadership express pride upon doing that which inevitably prove to be politically expedient irrespective of social fallout.
Is there any hope left for the hopeless, the down trodden disenfranchised electorate that cased a ballet for a better way for life, only, in return, to be told that he or she is prohibited [by the laws of the land] to gainfully participate in very lucrative business ventures that [by the law of the land] make provisions for any foreigner to literally thrive thereby. The philosophy which the political leadership had adapted, promoting a better Bahamas, place that which is foreign above and before that which is local and Bahamian.
I do understand, what may seem absurdly obvious to the few may not appear the same to the many, and despite reluctance to add; what appears foolish to the wise may appear as wisdom before the fool. This is in no means intended to reflect upon any specific faction within our society, however, its purpose was intended to impress upon those better qualities in an effort to build a better Bahamas for all Bahamians.
It has now, more than ever, became critical that we [as Bahamians] take an important stand, not for what seem right in the eye of the world but rather; to stand for what is right in and for our lives. It’s time we take a stand to make Bahamas better for Bahamians for the first time.
