Comments on: Soldier In ICU After Being Struck At Checkpoint

By: saud

saud — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 13:25:13 +0000

OJ….always willing to show you what a complete tool he is.

By: Wide Awake

Wide Awake — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 23:01:19 +0000

Bring back the cat with 9 tails. Crime will be reduced drastically. People will THINK before they do anything

The driver needs a psy evaluation because no one in there right mind would do such a thing…drunk or not

Praying for a speedy recovery for both Regiment soldiers.

Bermuda thanks you for your service

By: PANGAEA

PANGAEA — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 16:21:14 +0000

This is not the court of public oppinion .” Who are we to pass judgement”. Bermuda has a court justice system to deal with situations through due process.

By: Oh ,I see now

Oh ,I see now — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 12:27:22 +0000

What is there left to say but delete 2020 and everyone that consideres himself a bad boy and from what I’m learning bad girl hood from the street .Only mama will miss them and in time even they would breathe a secret sigh of relief.I know a lot of parents who can’t wait to exhale and go on with what’s left of a life.

By: PANGAEA

PANGAEA — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 11:59:00 +0000

The viewing public is subject to examples of violence every night on T. V.
There is always a root cause for reprehensable violence .

By: Toodle-oo

Toodle-oo — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 11:09:12 +0000

Thankyou for your post. I am now $20 richer .
The guy smoking the joint in the car overtook me at about 70k at the end of a stretch and approaching some nasty bends and only slowed down because of the car that ended up in front of him , I was fully expecting him to crash though .
A month ago I watched a new documentary that was part of a series presented by a research doctor who goes around proving or disproving old myths. He wanted to know whether people drive more ‘safely’ when high. He tested himself under the direction of other medical professionals and discovered that no-one should drive under the influence of herb. Based on what I’ve already seen I wasn’t at all surprised.

By: Tonya

Tonya — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 10:33:11 +0000

My thoughts and prayers go out to the two soldiers and their families. I will be praying for the soldier’s recovery.

It imagine there will be a charge of attempted murder… not merely time off the road. I hope they are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

By: Comments

Comments — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 01:48:45 +0000

My thoughts exactly

By: Comments

Comments — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 01:47:18 +0000

I agree

By: Real Deal

Real Deal — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 00:44:28 +0000

if any of those soldiers are crippled then the ones that crippled them should be made to be cripple as well or at a minimum their bone marrow stem cells should be harvested to repair the damage done to the soldiers.

those who don’t value life are devil worshipers that worship man made idols of society like money and the things money buys

By: Now Ya Nice

Now Ya Nice — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 00:18:41 +0000

May the soldiers recover quickly and may his fellow soldiers that experienced it get the help they need.
Unite BDA

By: Positive Vibes

Positive Vibes — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 22:36:32 +0000

Praying for the injured soldiers.

By: Barbican

Barbican — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 22:27:39 +0000

How can this be anything other than an act of willful violence?
The driver of the vehicle decided to get behind the wheel of a car.
They decided to take to the road after curfew.
They decided to drive at excessive speed.
They decided to not slow down or stop at the checkpoint.
Whether they were under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol or not every action was a result of a decision or choice that they made. Whether they hit the soldiers on purpose or not is not the issue here. The driver of the vehicle made his choices and failed to assess the risks and possible outcomes of their actions.

By: sage

sage — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 21:38:38 +0000

I will wait to hear what the facts are in this case but alcohol IS a drug, a very dangerous, highly addictive one and despite this is socially acceptable, if we took accurate stats we would see it is the main cause of fatalities on the road. Cannabis has a completely different affect and impairs driving ability in a far less dangerous way I bet the guy in front of you wasn’t swerving all over the road and he didn’t crash.

By: Judy Canale

Judy Canale — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 21:08:51 +0000

Totally agree!

By: Southampton

Southampton — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 21:07:31 +0000

Take driver somewhere and beat the crap out of him. Stupid idiot.

By: Toodle-oo

Toodle-oo — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 21:02:07 +0000

For a very small place it’s well know that we have a disproportionately high number of drug users here. My guess is that driving under the influence of drugs is as or more common than alcohol.
Only 10 days ago I was behind a car at 11am that was being driven by a guy enjoying a joint.

By: Me

Me — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 19:51:02 +0000

Systemic stupidity abounds

By: Syl

Syl — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 19:47:11 +0000

interesting that the ‘go to’ is to rail against check points rather than address drunk driving. Driving while under the influence has been an ongoing issue in our country where the consumption of alcohol is the preferred leisure activity for most of the adult population.
May the injured heal swiftly, painlessly and completely.

By: hal

hal — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 19:28:15 +0000

Throw the book at the dirt bag. Attempted vehicular homicide. Then let the regiment have him for a couple of weeks.

Massive shout out to all the regiment during these pass few months.
Job Well Done!!

By: LP

LP — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 19:25:45 +0000

Retribution rarely helps in such a situation. The driver should be held to account – simple. And make it hurt in terms of lifetime ban on the roads, community work (perhaps volunteering in the regiment!) and a stint up in Westgate.

This press conference shows how well the RBR and the BPS have been working together for years, but particularly during this pandemic.

By: Toodle-oo

Toodle-oo — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 19:16:48 +0000

*The question is “Why do people not stop for them when they’re told to?”*

The same old reasons they never did in the past ..
No license or insurance.
Stolen vehicle.
Carrying illegal weapons.
Outstanding warrants.
Stash of drugs on board.
Using some else’s license plates.

The types of things that crop up on roadside checks commonly.

By: Boots

Boots — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 18:59:38 +0000

Hopefully we can stage a celebration/ MARCH/ parade ONE day to show appreciation for all the BRS has done ditto above EYE FOR AN EYE all lives matter

By: Davie Kerr

Davie Kerr — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 18:20:07 +0000

With all due respect, the question is not “Why do we still have these useless checkpoints anyway?” The question is “Why do people not stop for them when they’re told to?”

By: Islandgirl

Islandgirl — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 17:57:05 +0000

Choosing to drive under the influence is an act of violence. Maybe unintended, but violence nonetheless.

By: Onion Juice

Onion Juice — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 17:56:28 +0000

Because of these checkpoints is one of the reasons we have a good record with this covid virus, and its @$$#0£€$ like you who dont appreciate what has been done so far.

By: ImJustSayin

ImJustSayin — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 17:51:16 +0000

Virtue Signaling.

By: ImJustSayin

ImJustSayin — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 17:50:00 +0000

NONE.

By: ImJustSayin

ImJustSayin — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 17:49:12 +0000

The community are not listening to you because they don’t see you as a roll model they apparently can see right through you.

By: Questions

Questions — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 17:19:35 +0000

How is this an act of violence? Are we assuming they ran the ran soldiers down on purpose? If they did why didnt they keep going? Please choose your words carefully Premier, you are setting the tone. I pray for these soldiers and the country. Accidents happen, lets not rush to judge.

By: Micro

Micro — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 17:09:04 +0000

I ask myself this question of the continued curfew. Seems pretty pointless for it to continue even now post State of Emergency going into Phase 4 with everything being open. What role has it honestly served in preventing the spread of Covid?

By: Just asking

Just asking — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 17:08:14 +0000

Why do you think the checkpoints are useless? When the government has a curfew in place it means anyone should not be out after the time set by the government.

By: Chuck my cheese

Chuck my cheese — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 16:03:36 +0000

I agree the checkpoints are uneccessary. Bermuda already has closed borders and almost zero infections on island so whats the point of risking accidents?

By: Duane P Santucci

Duane P Santucci — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 15:58:27 +0000

Prayers going out for the soldiers and the families of these men who are doing what they have to in the line of duty, as far as the individuals who were in the car, namely the driver, there should be no mercy shown for the individual and the Court’s should make an example out of them, and because of the blatant act, the charge should be nothing less then attempted murder and heard before the Supreme court.

This is a cruel act and no family should have to be put through this.

By: Want the best for Bermuda

Want the best for Bermuda — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 15:54:32 +0000

You be be asking why do these axxholes do crap like this???? And what is Bermuda going to do about these extreme reckless and serious acts!!!??? Time to get REAL!!

By: Um Um Like

Um Um Like — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 15:14:30 +0000

Why do we still have these useless checkpoints anyway? This government unnecessarily put our brothers’ lives at risk, and they continue to do so.

25-11

By: sage

sage — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 14:44:15 +0000

Hoping the soldier is ok, both of them, who does things like that? We have some real scoundrels amongst us.

By: Gary E Wilson

Gary E Wilson — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 14:22:21 +0000

A united front has always produced better results. Best wishes to the soldier and prayers. Over all I found them prompt , professional and courteous.

By: Real Deal

Real Deal — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 13:42:24 +0000

this hurt my heart bad when i got this on whatsapp there needs to be an eye for an eye

By: Toodle-oo

Toodle-oo — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 13:33:24 +0000

This is shocking beyond belief and my heart goes out to the Regiment members involved . In fact all of them have been doing such a good job since they were embodied.
But the fact remains that a certain segment of the public have taken it on themselves since mid March that they can operate in any way they wish while on the roads. I can’t believe that the police don’t see it , even they are on the streets when off duty in their own vehicles. As hard as is is to believe it’s more dangerous out there now than it probably ever has been.

By: Patricia

Patricia — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 13:26:34 +0000

Praying for his full recovery.