Love and the act of Liberation...

It is easy for me to feel detached from this Bahamian community. When that happens I can go into a tirade of what is wrong with it. There is much that is right when 'voice's' are heard through the smog of power, greed and hate. There is much power in words when spoken with courage and honesty. It must have been difficult for a figure like Martin Luther King jr to keep preaching the virtues of loving your enemy amidst their hatred and bigotries - some refuse to love you. It can be overcome. It was the profound message of Christ and is your higher glory. Children are dying in the streets predominately our young males and this should be understood within the context of a larger single 'voice' of a Nation which should include all of us not with just a few elites leading. 'Majoritism' in a term given when the majority rules but in a functional democracy the rights of the minorities are also guaranteed. I must state that within an understanding of our Nation's history that I am talking than more than just race or culture but a person's right to self determination, that is liberty. It is good food to digest in a Democracy.The gap between the rich and poor is widening in the Bahamas and yes this does include gay people as well. This hypocrisy must also be exposed. A liberal education is the key that includes everything and ever body not just what we wish for 'them' to learn in a 'tourist' economy. It is important in a new global environment. These are powerful tools that empower the individual to make active choices in their lives. A 'voice' for a Nation should include the many not just the chosen few. This must begin at the 'root' of our foundation to prevent the fundemetalism from happening that feeds on hatred and intolerance. This is liberation. Empty barrels make the most noise and I am learning to stand with confidence against that tide built on the foundation of hatred and bigotry...peace, love and liberty....