I sit here and read all the comments, sinicism, sarcasm, the condolences etc . yet the question still lies as to what is the solution? et me first say, if any of us think for one seconf=d that the persons involed in this gangster lifestyle are illiterate or uneduated you are extremely wrong!!! In order to be able to rally people around you to follow you, you have to be CHARASMATIC; to orchestrate the importation of weapons, you have to have PLANNING skills; to plan and carry out the execution of murders in public areas, you have to have MANAGEMENT skills; to continue the “gang” you have to have LEADERSHIP” skills; so look at some of the qualities that these young people have! In any other arena, they possess the qualities of successful leaders, business persons and entrepeneurs!!!!!!

So, I am directing my comments to them: My Young Black Men: The reality is that when you kill a person, they are gone, they feel no pain and will never remmeber what occurred, but what is left behind is a mother, a father, a child, a sister, a brother that feels the pain, not for a minute but fir life. So who were you really trying to hurt. Take your organizational skills, your management skills, your entrepeneurship skills, your charisma, and open your own legitimate business. Whether it be clothing, plumbing, electrical, landscaping whatever, sit back and think about your interests and use your innate skills to create your own empire.

To My Young Sisters: Oh you are not immune. You have to be a catalyst in all of this madness. The attraction of fast money, clothing jewelry etc., all play a part in the role in which you play. Take you place on this island. The hair industry (weaving etc) is being controlled by foreignors, and trust me it’s niot that hard to learn. Learn the trade, open your own business, even if you start in you mothers house . . . starts your own!!! Realize that if you as young women value who you are both inside and out, then you have the ability to make choices for you.

To my community, stop with the what’s government going to do . . . remember we are the government. In evey parish pf this island there are at least two churches. Come out of your church . . . use your tithes and missionary work to create opportunities for our misguided young people. Talk to them, walk with them, counsel them. Please DO SOMETHING!!!! Going into your church behind ypur walls is not, I repeat enough, for thise that need it are not behind the walls of your church. If “jesus” walked amongst the common man, the criminals, and the undesireable and you are his children, then follow in his footsteps and guidance!!!

To my black prominent businessmen and women, get involved. Don’t think becasue your child is in private school that this madness does not affect you. Bullets have no eyes and aim!!! Get into your community schools and talk with the young boys and young girls. Talk to teachers and principals and see what needs our children have, that you can assist with, regardless of what it is!!!! Just get involved.

Yes, many may say I am dreaming, and that I haven’t addressed what has happened in our past as a people that have casued our young menandwomen to come out of school without a diploma or unable to read . . . I know all to well that it was a system by design . . . however the effects of this madness does not affect the white segment of our population. Don’t get me wrong, I am sure that have their own degree of drug problems etc., however what we as a people must realize is that they have the economical resources to solve their own problems, WE DON’T!!!!!

It’s not just talk from me!!! I am sick amd tired of being sick and tired of this madness . . . and am looking for some serious persons to join with me in opening a beauty school, a trade school. And no I am not looking for persons who want public recognition or organizations that want to feel important, I am looking for very real people who are certified tradesmen, beauticians, nail technicians who are willing to be involved; sponsors to assist in finding a building location and resources to make this work; people to work alongside and make this a reality instead of just a thought!!!

If you are serious and committed, please email me at sickntiredbda@yahoo.com!!!!

Bermuda suffers from a social disease, we label these men as “gangsters”, “thugs” and all the rest but yet they still recieve credit and fame in the streets and even on social networking sites where much of their behaviour is advertised. This admiration is the same reason why these younger “CHILDREN” become brain washed and lose sight of true role model material that DOES exist in our community and subsquently this is the blueprint of how these gangs extend and increase their influence and size.

I’ve often heard this as a solution; “Round them all up and turn them into modern day gladiators with National Stadium as the arena.” A quick resolve to the problem, yes but as for a logical one? No.

Criminal lifestyle or not, no one has the granted power to take another human being’s life in any form or fashion. People say that these shootings are cowardly but the last time I checked gang members DO NOT follow rules, hence the word “criminal”.

In order for an attempt to be even made towards a solution, we must stand up as a community and take back our island. In recent years it has be shrouded in darkness and silence, but we as a community out number these gangs THOUSANDS to mere hundreads.

This is not to offend any victims and those touched by such tragic and senseless losses but simply a view of a young Bermudian.

Condolences to all the family and friends of each and every victim. Strength and Blessings always..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzuOOshpddM

To the ruling party of this country, when are you going to do something solid, some of your governing members’ offspring have already been charged for being involved?

What else is it going to take – for some of you to be assassinated by these gangs or what!!!!

It seems everybody is walking away from God and religion. Religion and principally GOD is the only moral compass don’t give that bull about responsibility coming form within.

& No i’m not making a statement to anyone in particular, but if the shoe fits wear it!

& remember its not always about what you say, its how you say it!

no doubt- we live in a world of tragedy, sorrow, and pain. if you take time to understand the full picture you’ll see that we have disconnected ourselves from god and that’s why sin- sorrow, pain, suffering- are all part of life in this world. that’s not meant as a dismissive comment about this horrible murder.

there are 3 options: there is no god (pretty silly concept if you think it all the way through), there is a god but he’s totally incompetent (see first comment), or there is a god and there’s a reason why things are a mess and seeking him will help explain why things are the way they are and his ultimate plan for creation- some of which are beyond you and my comprehension, given that we are not all-knowing. if you make the rational assumption there is a god, it’s a bit unwise to suppose you know better than a supreme being.

just saying…..

When you all go out to your favorite resturant and then stop by at your favorite bar and have a nip before driving/riding home are you this concerned? To some degree I would say yes because your/you feel safe.

Forget it. I just don’t have the time right now to focus on numskulls. Friday night…..lets boogie…

I guess negativity is your thing, but at least try and be sympathic to the victims family. At the end of the day it does NOT matter! No one deserves to be hunted down and killed..POINT BLANK PERIOD!

Get off your high horse and get on the streets and do something you prat!

You people act like you know nothing sometimes.