Letters to the Editor

Answering the economic argument

ON Monday January 7, Philip Galanis, a coordinator of Vote Yes Bahamas, used his weekly column to lobby for a “yes” vote in the upcoming gambling referendum.

Response to the Yes campaign

Many wonder what will it take for Bahamians to see through this “smoke screen” exercise of deception by those advocating the “yes” vote in Monday’s Referendum?

PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts should be muzzled by PLP leader and PM Perry G Christie for publicly urging Bahamians to vote yes in the referendum on legalising web cafes. He had declared that he was speaking on behalf of the PLP.

PM should refrain from abusive language

Prime Minister Perry Christie blew a gasket when he responded to questions posed to him by The Tribune concerning accusations made by Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis (Killarney).

Strange things are happening here

Some strange things are happening in our Bahamas. I have listened to all of the pros and cons of what is about to be forced on Bahamians.

The Necessity for Tax Reform

EDITOR, The Tribune.

Operation Potcake continues

I would first like to express my appreciation for the recent article titled, Gunman Hold Up Potcake Helpers published on the cover page of The Big T on the 19th of January.

More money

In these challenging economic times, we must all remember that a “yes” when we vote for the referendum will have the positive effect of putting more money in our treasury.

Gambling referendum chaos

The Gambling Referendum has left much to be desired.

Briefly

PM should be commended for bringing forward referendum  EDITOR, The Tribune. We have had three prime ministers in the history of the Bahamas since independence. Sir Lynden Pindling was unable to bring the gambling issue before the people. Hubert Ingraham was not able to bring the gambling issue before the people. Only Perry Christie has had the courage to do so. He should be commended for this. I agree that this process seems a little rushed. But you know what, nothing is ever perfect. The people know what the issue is. They have two questions to vote on and they have had enough time to think about it. Do you support legalising web shops and a National Lottery? It is as simple as that. I support both. The government needs the tax dollars and Bahamians need jobs. Many of the people who say vote no have a job. They don’t care would happens to the thousands who work in the industry if the web shops are closed. Christie has taken a beating for bringing forward this referendum. The fact that he has been willing to do so in the face of all this hostility from the church, the opposition and haters everywhere shows that he is a man of courage. If the people vote yes, I know Perry Gladstone Christie will have the courage to pass the bill legalising gambling in the House of Assembly. I believe if the people vote no, that same Perry Gladstone Christie will have the courage to shut down the numbers houses. To my prime minister I say, stay strong. When you dare to address issues that no one else would touch you pay the price. But remember prime minister, history will remember you as the man who had the courage to put the question to the people. It wasn’t Ingraham and it wasn’t Sir Lynden. My Valley Boy was the one to let the people decide what they want to do.  MARTHA S GREENE

Your vote will determine the future

Do not stay home and miss the opportunity to vote NO. You may be thinking this gambling issue is not that important, or that nothing is going to change, but you are wrong.

Was question changed?

I am seeking verification of a statement made by the government/prime minister in response to the Bahamas Christian Council’s questioning the action taken to alter Question No 1 prior to its publication without the courtesy of notifying the Council of the change…

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