I know that I had promised that I was not going to comment on this subject but I am simply amazed and therefore feeling somewhat compelled to bring to light the special type of people that we have here in The Bahamas.

First we had the Minnis administration come into office and within less than six months on the job were asking for a raise, one would figure that from the public backlash from this that other ‘special’ persons would take note but I guess that was far too much to ask for as they have come forth feeling quite pleased with themselves as they make suggestions that would actually impede the progress of the country as they attempt to hold on to an outdated style of thinking.

“PLP MP: BPL should protect politicians – Forbes claims operatives targeting certain politicians for disconnection” – The Nassau Guardian

Excerpt from this article; “Mangrove Cay and South Andros MP Picewell Forbes yesterday petitioned for politicians to be protected from being disconnected by Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) for nonpayment, saying those who serve, or served, should be given a ‘basic respect and courtesy’.

Forbes asserted that ‘some people’ in BPL have disconnected the service of certain politicians to ‘settle political scores’.

‘Mr. Speaker, talking about light bills, and how we are treated, politicians, we have to talk about that.’ He said.

‘That is the reality.  It’s a small amount of persons who would have passed through theses halls, senators, members of Parliament.’

‘…I think there must be a basic benchmark or protocol for persons whose lights are going to be turned off, people who serve in public office or those who would have served.”

Sir, the only reality here is that if you do not pay your electrical bill you will be disconnected, like the many other citizens of the country whom, by the way, you should be setting an example for and the only courtesy that you will be afforded is a notice that your account is overdue and about to be disconnected.

It is simply amazing that while the Member of Parliament pontificates for this ‘common courtesy’ to be extended to his colleagues, past and present, he does not seem to ‘champion the cause’ of the average citizen who is struggling to put food on the table, most likely in the dark; I guess he has forgotten about them as he petitions the government to keep his lights on.

His words and act are nothing less than shameless

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