Comments on: Independent Jonathan Starling To Run In C#20

By: OBA Confirm Susan Jackson For C#20 | Bernews.com

OBA Confirm Susan Jackson For C#20 | Bernews.com — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 19:50:04 +0000

[...] Darrell.Ms Jackson will join a four-way battle, with the PLP’s Marcus Jones and Independents Johnathan Starling and David Petty already set to contest the area. The two parties exchanged words about the late [...]

By: Let’s Talk Some Real Trash Talk In This Election | Bernews.com

Let’s Talk Some Real Trash Talk In This Election | Bernews.com — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 17:26:03 +0000

[...] in my opinion far outweigh this cost!Now, that’s real trash talk…- Jonathan Starling will run as an Independent candidate in C#20 Pembroke South West in the upcoming General Election.Related [...]

By: Independent David Petty To Run In C#20 | Bernews.com

Independent David Petty To Run In C#20 | Bernews.com — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 18:50:19 +0000

[...] and the OBA has not yet announced her replacement. Marcus Jones will stand for the PLP, while Independent Johnathan Starling will also contest the area.Considered by many to be a safe seat for the Opposition, [...]

By: “There Must Be No Safe Seats In A Democracy” | Bernews.com

“There Must Be No Safe Seats In A Democracy” | Bernews.com — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 19:26:03 +0000

[...] Democracy” November 17, 2012 | 0 Comments [Opinion column written by Jonathan Starling]Since announcing my candidacy as an Independent for Constituency 20 in the upcoming general election I have been asked by a number of constituents about why I decided [...]

By: PLP Questions OBA Constituency #20 Candidate | Bernews.com

PLP Questions OBA Constituency #20 Candidate | Bernews.com — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:26:06 +0000

[...] replacement, while the PLP has confirmed that Marcus Jones as their candidate, and Independent Jonathan Starling has also announced he will contest the seat.The constituency saw the largest margin of victory in the 2007 General [...]

By: LMAO

LMAO — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 04:36:28 +0000

I love this guy. I’m looking an apartment in C20 so I can vote for you.

By: snakes

snakes — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 04:33:37 +0000

bull crap – a vote for an independent candidate is a vote for independency from party bull crap politricks

By: snakes

snakes — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 04:30:39 +0000

They will promise you a ministry of your choice and give you Louise seat if you join them.

By: martin

martin — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 03:07:09 +0000

dumb a__ you are an idiot have you not lived abroad or what sector is paying to divert votes you are an idiot ask?

By: Hmmm

Hmmm — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 01:15:31 +0000

Good to hear. Proves some good people still exist

By: Hmmm

Hmmm — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 01:14:13 +0000

Erm, liar …Education is certainly on the OBA plan, I just read it.

By: Hmmm

Hmmm — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 01:10:56 +0000

Smoking was good for you at one time acording to science.

By: Zombie Apocalypse

Zombie Apocalypse — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:41:25 +0000

Ah. So you’re unemployed over there and you’re looking for a job as an MP over here. Is that it?

By: dinosaurmedia

dinosaurmedia — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:35:36 +0000

A politician that makes sense?!!!? Villify him! Burn him at the stake!!

this cannot be allowed to continue….this…rational though process!

By: BILL

BILL — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:48:51 +0000

boom bye bye. go back to america you Pr*CK.

in the civilized world, people can drink when they’re 18. In america….well, they’re just not civilized.

By: Change is good

Change is good — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:45:34 +0000

I guess Minister’s taking a drug test is out of the question.

By: Union Member

Union Member — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:32:49 +0000

Research shows that their are two critical factors that helps to lower recidivism if the person is not an addict. Both are outside of the restorative justice realm—meaningful employment and proper housing. Restorative justice seeks to help the criminal understand the path tha led to the crime. This helps reduce re-offense however the critical factors must be in place.

By: Zombie Apocalypse

Zombie Apocalypse — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:35:05 +0000

We do not “lock them up and throw away the key”. We lock them up for a very short token amount of time and then let them out the first chance the parole board gets. You think the criminals give a darn about their victims?

Research suggests there is little in the way of any change in recidivism as a result of the approach. It certainly has never been found to have any beneficial affect on overall crime rates. There are no “proven positive results”.

The ONLY potential benefit of the system is if it benefits the victim of the crime. That might be worth investigating.

By: Bermudianworldcitizen

Bermudianworldcitizen — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:23:00 +0000

Jonathen, much support, much respect from a large swath of free thinkers whom are beyond party poltics and our conservative lens as Bermudians. I wish you the best, let us know if you need any help and how.

By: LOL (original TM*)

LOL (original TM*) — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:17:57 +0000

It’s your turn next……….

LOL how bout it

By: J Starling

J Starling — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:07:55 +0000

Good question.

The nature of my studies was such that my presence in Scotland was required for most of this year. This is no longer the case, and I am able to continue the rest of my research in Bermuda from now on.

While I will have to visit Scotland occasionally for technical and other reasons, I will do this only when parliament is not in session.

I do not believe that my research will in any way impede my ability to be an independent voice for Bermuda in parliament, or to give my constituents the attention they deserve. If anything I believe my research will complement and enhance my duties to my constituents.

By: Allan

Allan — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:02:22 +0000

It would be great to see more independents in parliament, we the people would have more power in what goes on in the house.

By: Smiling Teacher

Smiling Teacher — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:01:09 +0000

With BDA ranking 29th out of OECD (developed) countries in tertiary education. With an economy that thrives on IB we need to be producing kids that go to college and get a 4 year degree! Something needs to be done to ensure our children our learning more. I didn’t see education on either political platform…way to go Johnny

By: Huh?

Huh? — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:59:29 +0000

Traffic congestion is not a risk it is a current reality that would be exacerbated by your proposal.

By: Union Member

Union Member — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:55:47 +0000

as Tommy stated earlier, decriminalization is NOT legalization. Every young person who makes a mistake and is caught with personal use is automatically put on the stop list and given a criminal record that impacts their opportunity to study in the US get a professional job. Realize for the hundreds of children that are exposed to weed by their parents, they are in a generational cycle that thwarts them to use marijuana more than 8 times then those who have not been exposed? Our drug culture cannot be ignored any longer it is impacting our society, our economy and our children. Let’s see the specifics of Mr. Starling’s platform and see what other options he puts forth besides a criminal record.

By: Union Member

Union Member — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:47:55 +0000

No it’s not. Please stop trying to take away from a very proven approach to justice. Instead of focusing on penalization it looks to identify the needs of the victim and SEPARATELY the crime of the offender and how it impacts the individuals, their families etc and it seeks root cause so that re-offense is less likely to occur. It’s not a lock them up and throw away the key approach, which is what we do now. Our current justice system often leaves victims to heal on their own and if not done right the victims themselves may never function right or become criminals themselves thus they become a burden on their families and society. Also prisoners who are not made to understand the magnitude of their crimes and become worse criminals behind bars and when released are a greater harm to society and re-offense is very likely. Restorative justice makes sense and has proven positive results. It takes strong leadership from the powers at be and requires various government and non government agencies to work together–something BDA is lacking right now.

By: Free Thinker

Free Thinker — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:42:49 +0000

You are missing the big picture here, the question is, are the parents themselves educated and if not, why?. nothing happens in a vacuum, parents that are themselves uneducated or undereducated parents, are more likely to have off springs, following in that same cycle. the children not being educated is just a symptom of a bigger problem. all too often, people are too content with just recognizing the symptom and not the problem.

The key is, whenever you see a problem, ask yourself, why is this so. The more questions you ask, the more answers you will get, but I guess that takes too much effort. It’s way too easy to blame the sniffles on your nose and not try to find out, why your nose has the sniffles.

By: Real Talk (original)

Real Talk (original) — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:38:26 +0000

[sarcasm] Yes, let’s forget about all those unsupervised kids who are home alone for a few hours while parents are still at work. Or the fact that our kids need all the extra hours of school they can get. How ’bout that pesky traffic!!![/sarcasm]

By: US Observer in Pink Sand

US Observer in Pink Sand — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:37:12 +0000

Now I can appreciate that Tommy…knowledge is POWER.

By: Real Talk (original)

Real Talk (original) — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:36:09 +0000

Go Jonny Go!

Some interesting ideas that warrant a second look indeed.

By: S Brown

S Brown — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:23:59 +0000

All the best Jonny Star!!!

I can respect a person who makes the decision to create their own path instead of following others who they feel are not going into the right direction.

You could have been like the many who frequent blogs and msg boards who complain about everyone and everything and do absolutely nothing.

Way to go to making your voice heard and wanting to represent the people in that constituency.

All the best man!

By: Zombie Apocalypse

Zombie Apocalypse — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:23:05 +0000

So, if you win, will you move back and live here?

By: M.P.Mountbatten JP

M.P.Mountbatten JP — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:09:12 +0000

Funny thing happened this morning . There were two civil servants picking up trash this morning in the pouring rain . They were riding on the back of this filthy older trash truck .What amazed me though is that one of these men took the time out to walk the three primary school children safely across the road . I have a new found respect for the quality people that work to keep you and me safe .

By: Triangle Drifter

Triangle Drifter — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:59:26 +0000

I touch base with his blog from time to time. He seems to have his head screwed on tighter than many of the MPs currently warming seats & his views seem to make sense other than lowering the voting age to 16. Heck, most early 20s don’t have much interest in politics. A 16 year old is more concerned about the bike he rides.

Nice to see some independents running but to run in a safe seat for one party or another….whats the point?

By: Family Man

Family Man — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:28:05 +0000

As with all civil servants, its all about the vacation time.

And when you run out of vacation time, there’s always sick leave.

By: Tommy Chong

Tommy Chong — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:26:56 +0000

You need to read what the definition is of legalize & decriminalize is since you obviously have no idea of the difference.

As for reparations for “black people” what about all who have been imprisoned for a 1930s prohibition law that is still in effect designed to keep minorities in the western world from modern progression & assimilation into society.

You are playing a tug of war with yourself & don’t even know it but it’s okay since after years of being fed erroneousness propaganda its hard to get past this mentality.