EDITOR, The Tribune.
I am constrained to compliment The Bahamas Christian Council on two of its most recent decisions.
The decriminalisation of marijuana should not be on the front burner at this time. Yes, we all know that ganja is a socially accepted recreational drug but we also all know the mental and behavioural issues involved by consumption.
As a former first hand student of the weed of wisdom, I no longer advocate the general or even selective usage of the same. Besides we have been admonished by scriptures not to ingest mind altering substances save and except prescribed for medical purposes.
Our esteemed colleagues, Dr Simeon Hall and his sidekick, officer Quint McCartney, are advocating yet another path straight to the pits of hell. McCartney probably caused more black Bahamians to end up in jail for possession and possession with intent to supply moreso than other officers from CDU and the police force during his tenure. After all, I believe, he was in charge of the forensic laboratory for the force.
The second point relates to the wonderful stance taken by you, Illuminator Fernander, relative to individuals seeking to appear to censor sermons and words from The Lord Jesus Christ. That is a no-no and untouchable. If the word is suspect or willy-nilly, The Lord will deal with that not mere politicians and their apostate allies.
I love the pro-active approach now being adopted by The Council. Find time, however, to address the financial; mental and spiritual stress now being unduly imposed upon the unwashed masses. How long will these ineffective curfews go on for?
ORTLAND H BODIE, Jr
Nassau,
October 29, 2020.
Comments
JokeyJack 4 years ago
When I read the headline, I wondered to myself "Who could possibly be writing this article now?" Asked and answered. I should have known. On the bright side, it is nice to know there is at least one person in this country who does not have a family member in prison for this silly reason.
Mr. Bodie, why don't we just lock up ALL young Bahamian men between the ages of 16 and 25. Would that satisfy you people? Would you be happy then? It is beyond my imagination what could be the source of this much hatred toward our own people.
themessenger 4 years ago
Bodie, no one is trying to censor the words of the gospel only politics from the pulpit. Your experimentation with drugs is well known to many people as is your penchant for having an ass to kiss in every corner. Yesterday Braves, today Fernander’s, man you need lipstick 💄.
DWW 4 years ago
No one gives a crap what this man has to say. always wondered why he gets so much space in this notable publication.
Chucky 4 years ago
Did this guy not get caught molesting not one but two teenage boys ? Was this him or someone else? and did this not get swept under rug? Am I mistaken? Who remembers the story?
Makes me wonder if someone can molest you children, where do they get any moral high ground?
joeblow 4 years ago
I just wonder why the people of my beloved country can't focus on more important issues like becoming more morally and intellectually disciplined, building stronger families and reducing single parent homes and our dependence on tourism and countries like China while making meritocracy the standard for choosing political candidates. You guys really think marijuana is a topic for discussion with all the social ills we already have?
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