Comments on: Thieves Strike Non-Profit’s Garden Over Holiday

By: michael

michael — Thu, 28 May 2015 01:14:29 +0000

Absolutely Mockingjay! They are just as bad and sometimes worse!

Now that we are in agreement, can I ask…does EVERY topic in Bermuda have to be about race?

Stealing is stealing. All races are capable and participate in illegal activity such as theft.

By: my view

my view — Wed, 27 May 2015 17:35:40 +0000

This is a bad experience for the children that tended the crop and it would appear it was ready for harvest. I can’t amagine how I would have felt at a very young age to have this happen. I can only say that when there is this type of bad something good will come. I believe the general public will make a bad situation good for these children and the wonderful work being done at this non-profit organisation.
Their account # is captured in their story ,so lets make these children whole again by leting them know we care. They need to know people do good too.

By: Mockingjay

Mockingjay — Wed, 27 May 2015 16:46:54 +0000

Does that go for White color (collar) crime too.

By: Mockingjay

Mockingjay — Wed, 27 May 2015 16:43:38 +0000

Nobody wants to plant the corn
Everybody wants to raid the barn

By: Stolen more than crops?

Stolen more than crops? — Wed, 27 May 2015 16:06:50 +0000

Programmes such as these are so important to our community. Teaching our children basic farming principles will allow them to also(hopefully)understand the value of (living)sustainability. It is so unfortunate these theives have not only stolen their joy – but their full appreciation and experience in harvesting. If they were hungry, these kids would’ve been able to show them how to grow their own crops for sustenance. Living a minimalistic and simplistic life is something many of us Bermudians have lost touch with. It is up to us to reinforce the beauty of nature to our children in hopes that they will grow to appreciate and protect it for years to come – but this must start with us and our own actions. KAF and Omari – Thank you for all that you do.

By: Joonya

Joonya — Wed, 27 May 2015 14:45:22 +0000

Pieces of Sh*#. They probably drove away in their BMW which is registered in their Mommy’s house.

By: drew

drew — Wed, 27 May 2015 14:42:52 +0000

Times like this is where the stocks down in St. Georges should come back into use on the perpetrators if they are caught. It is a real shame for those kids who worked so hard. So publicly shame the ones who did this. And use the same corn to through at them. But dry it out first.

By: Straight up

Straight up — Wed, 27 May 2015 14:18:29 +0000

From the picture, that corn looks good! Where are the remaining bags of corn being sold?

By: michael

michael — Wed, 27 May 2015 13:35:50 +0000

While I do not agree with most of the hard line approach of more primitive cultures, I think if someone steals after being caught and prosecuted in the courts once already, they should have a finger surgically removed for each theft they commit thereafter. Five strikes and you are out (of business)!

If you are hungry, there are places and organizations that will feed you. If you are poor, there are jobs to be done that will pay you. There is never an excuse for stealing. This island is in a struggle of good over evil. Giving these people time in prison is like a holiday from responsibility while the rest of us drag ourselves out of bed each morning and go to work to provide for our families.

As a society, if we can’t bring ourselves to amputation of a finger, then bring back the stockades, place these criminals in them so that the entire island can see who are the thieves and be more aware of when they are in our presence and community.

Prison DOES NOT WORK for most who are incarcerated.

By: Truth is killin' me...

Truth is killin' me... — Wed, 27 May 2015 12:29:01 +0000

Incidents like this are when people need to speak up. If you know someone selling corn that never has before then call the man and let them know. If you don’t say something then you are just as bad as the thief.

By: N

Wed, 27 May 2015 12:20:42 +0000

I say let the thieves choke, IF the family members don’t realize where the corn came from.
Very sad situation.

By: EcoCentricMindset

EcoCentricMindset — Wed, 27 May 2015 11:57:54 +0000

KAF – May you please provide your account details for donations? Your website unfortunately does not provide these details or an interface to facilitate transactions.

By: Nibbler

Nibbler — Wed, 27 May 2015 10:37:19 +0000

At 8-9$ a bag in stores no wonder this happened. It will continue to happen until food prices are lowered. Bermudians deserve affordable fruits and vegetables. Unfortuna the children were the victims here

By: D Wilson

D Wilson — Wed, 27 May 2015 10:02:51 +0000

What a shame. Further fulfillment of 2Timothy 3: 1-5. Selfish, greedy & heartless thieves.
Don’t let this discourage you or the children. Unfortunately this is a cruel lesson to learn in life.
Rise above this and I’m sure you’re hard work will be rewarded in someway.
Hope they catch those Heartless thieves.

By: Triangle Drifter

Triangle Drifter — Wed, 27 May 2015 03:10:58 +0000

Retribution should be hand tool digging of that garden in the summer heat.

By: maria

maria — Wed, 27 May 2015 02:50:57 +0000

wow this is really very sad.some one raided our flower garden.pulled the sun flower plants rested to the ground and took our pots with potting soil.!what a rotten mind!

By: Edwin

Edwin — Wed, 27 May 2015 01:30:26 +0000

LOWER THAN A SNAKE’S BELLY TO THE GROUND.

By: gnosis of gnosis

gnosis of gnosis — Wed, 27 May 2015 01:26:34 +0000

maybe Scientist was trying to make a crop circle

By: Vote For Me OW

Vote For Me OW — Wed, 27 May 2015 01:10:28 +0000

Karma is a b*tch. To the thieves, may your family members choke on the stolen corn.

By: Prince

Prince — Wed, 27 May 2015 00:58:30 +0000

These thieves are nothing but low lifes. When caught send them away for 10 years with no parole. They won’t do it again and anyone else will think twice.

By: Greenrock

Greenrock — Wed, 27 May 2015 00:47:58 +0000

Some things just cause you to shake your head in disbelief – thieves night farming our children’s crops. I hope the children who have worked in the garden and the entire Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation community soon feel the love of our larger Bermuda community. This is a wonderful programme where the talented and gifted Bermudian agronomist Omari Dill teaches our children the art of gardening in an inspirational setting.

By: Come on now

Come on now — Wed, 27 May 2015 00:44:14 +0000

So sad. Who stoops that low??

By: sage

sage — Wed, 27 May 2015 00:23:04 +0000

Worst kind of thieves. Ought to be ashamed of themselves.

By: Triangle Drifter

Triangle Drifter — Wed, 27 May 2015 00:19:09 +0000

Hope they are caught & given the most severe of penalties on the books possible.

By: stunned...

stunned... — Wed, 27 May 2015 00:14:54 +0000

scumbags

By: cow polly

cow polly — Wed, 27 May 2015 00:09:58 +0000

They destroyed what they didn’t take? So punks then!

By: Doug

Doug — Wed, 27 May 2015 00:08:32 +0000

pathetic

By: Oh man

Oh man — Wed, 27 May 2015 00:01:32 +0000

You would think someone would have a little more respect!! Stealing from children smh