This past week, the Bahamian people were treated to another display of confusion from the New Day, Old Way, Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) government. It’s like they’re on a mission to baffle and disappoint us at every turn.

First on the agenda was the passing of the Cannabis Bill. Now, if you were able to understand it, you were left very disappointed.  But for the rest of us mere mortals, it was a mind-boggling disappointment. I mean, what did we really expect from the source of this legislation?

And then there’s the situation at Bahamas Power and Light (BPL). The government is all gung-ho about signing over 50% of the power company to some new private group that has teamed up with a foreign power company. They’re calling it a “transformation” of the power company, but please, let’s not use the word “privatization.” Because, you know, it’s not privatization if we say it isn’t, right?

What’s truly amazing is that these grand plans seem to conveniently forget about the people who will actually be doing the work to bring about this so-called “transformation.” It’s as if they believe it will magically happen without any input from the hardworking individuals who keep the lights on.

But let’s move on to the real gem of the week – Prime Minister Philip Davis K.C.’s disclosure that his government has entered into an agreement with a non-profit to potentially sue firearm dealers. Yes, you heard that right. They want to sue the National Rifle Association (NRA) for illegal guns on our streets. Because, apparently, the United States government itself has been totally incapable of holding the NRA accountable for gun violence on their own turf, just let that sink in a minute.

Now, I’m not saying this because it’s a PLP initiative. No, no. I’m saying this because it makes absolutely no sense and has the potential to cost us taxpayers a boatload of money. The gun manufacturers have the backing of the NRA, and the United States government has failed miserably in reining them in. So why on earth does our government think they can succeed where the USA has failed?

And let’s not forget the needless risks involved in this case. If the Bahamas government’s lawsuit is unsuccessful, guess who’s left holding the bag? That’s right – us taxpayers. We’ll be on the hook for our own legal fees and those of the non-profit. Talk about a fool’s errand.

Instead of wasting our hard-earned money on this misguided venture, why not invest in social programs for our youth? Especially our young men who are in desperate need of guidance and support. Let’s teach them the value of human life and provide them with anger management skills. And while we’re at it, let’s also reach out to the parents who may be struggling to deal with difficult situations.

Suing the United States is not a “Brave” move; it’s a futile one. I’d really love to know who is advising Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis on this matter. Are they convincing him that this actually makes sense? Or is he trying to prove to the United States that he’s just as “brave” as they are? Either way, it’s a clear demonstration of the PLP’s nature – a nature that fails us time and time again.

So, let’s put an end to this fool’s errand and focus on initiatives that will actually benefit our country and its people. It’s time for the PLP to step up and lead with intelligence, not confusion.

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