Letters   The Bahamas has become a commonwealth of fear Dear Editor, In 1989 an Iraqi writer named Kanan Makiya published his ground-breaking book “Republic of Fear: The politics of modern Iraq” under the pseudonym Samir al-Khalil.  An updated edition with a new introduction was published in 199...     The gaming dilemma Dear Editor, We have learned nothing from our past and have foolishly gone full circle back there.  Back to the racism of not being able to do in our country what foreigners can.  Bahamians get your heads out of the sand and march on these...     On what needs to change at BEC Dear Editor, On your April 13 editorial on energy saving, it was 99 percent okay. You missed a valuable point in the third paragraph from bottom – saving energy reduces BEC revenue. This is correct.  However, reducing energy gives BEC surpl...     Do we need a nice leader? Dear Editor, Who are we comparing the leader of the opposition to when we make attempts to judge what a credible leader should look like? Perhaps that is the problem with the grid we are using.  He is supposed to look or talk a particular way....     Protecting Bahamian jobs at what cost? Dear Editor, It usually starts with a speech about how Bahamians are being deprived of jobs in their own land or the like.  Maybe it’s an “emotional” appeal for employers to do “what’s right”, or a simple threat that work permits mi...     Police must be properly trained Dear Editor, This week, I attended a function on Bay Street along with two guests from England. My understanding is that vehicles are allowed to park in taxi spots after 6 p.m. when the shops are closed.  Certainly, this has been the practice....     The discovery of oil will benefit us all Dear Editor, As a very strong proponent of oil prospecting and production if successful, I was bothered by some of the recent negative commentary emanating from members of the public, including some radio talk show hosts.  After looking into th...     A call for change Dear Editor,   My fellow Bahamians, let me say firstly that we are a truly blessed and beautiful nation. But as it stands, we are losing our sovereignty over our own nation. The rise of crime, the blatant disregard for the democratic process...     A failing nation at 40 Dear Editor, Since 1967 to 2013, The Bahamas has had three prime ministers who were the chief representatives of the people.  And as the nation is about to celebrate its 40 years of independence, I can’t help but ask myself: Where has 40 year...     FNM leader not fit for role Dear Editor, The Bahamian people should know that real leadership is on the way and that the FNM will once again be the home of real leadership, although it is in a state of flux, confusion and no leadership today. So, last week, somebody by the na...     «StartPrev12345678910NextEnd» Page 10 of 30