Just an essay i wrote for school, I gathered some information from this site so I'm posting it. Don't do me to bad. I know that some of the points made are offset by the negative things they do. But in this essay I was focusing on the positive. Tell me what you think.



Haitians- The Enshrouded Benefits
By: Cristovian Basden

As the massive influx of illegal Haitian immigrants continues, the relationship between Bahamians and Haitians deteriorate. One concerned citizen was moved to say, “illegals are draining our resources, schools, hospitals, etc. They are costing us millions a year. We can wait for the boat to sink or we can plug the holes.” This is the general consensus of the Bahamian people. From this we can see that race relations in the Bahamas are strained and at the snapping point. Indisputably, Haitians do cause problems in our nation but they are not simply “holes” that must be plugged. Haitians offer a variety of positive qualities that we Bahamians can utilize and learn from; such as their work ethic, will to survive and fight for what they want, close family units and their economic contributions.

One major quality that is easily identified is their strong work ethic. All Bahamians can attest to this. At the crack of dawn they are up and on the move, on the bus stops, in their vehicles and even on bicycles. They have their tools with them nearly all the time, whether it is a machete, lawn mower or weed whacker, ready to work. Reflecting their readiness not only to work, but also to work hard is their clothing. In the heat of the day with the unsympathetic sun bearing down on them, they work diligently, resting only to re-hydrate themselves. Once done, they don’t kick back and enjoy what’s left of the day, but head to their next job or find something else to do. But not all are subjected to such laborious work in the sun. Some hold desk jobs, operate their own restaurants, attend colleges, cut hair, teach, and even oversee churches. For example, the well-known and highly respected Stephen Dillet was Haitian. Stephen Dillet was the first coloured person in the Bahamas to win an election as representative for Nassau (MP). He even had a school named after him because of his outstanding accomplishments. Over time, through slow diffusion, we see the integration of Bahamians and Haitians resulting in the birth of the word Haitian-Bahamian. Consequently, positive qualities like strong work ethic have been assimilated into our society. Today, Haitians and Haitian Bahamians alike continue to work hard, climb the social ladder, better themselves and reach higher pinnacles of success. Take for instance Mr. Sidney Poitier, a native of Cat Island and of Haitian ancestry from his father's side. Mr. Poitier was the first African American to win an academy award for best actor. He presently serves as ambassador to Japan and was knighted by the British Empire in 1974.

Aside from their strong work ethic, we Bahamians would do well to adopt their will to survive and fight for what they want. The voyage from Haiti to the Bahamas is treacherous and many are liable to die in their illegal attempt to enter the Bahamas. They brave shark infested waters, risk being detained by the Bahamian government and leave their loved ones behind, unsure of what will become of them or if they will see each other again. As recently as August of 2005, the bodies of two Haitian nationals were found floating off the coast of Exuma; in earlier years 14 Haitian nationals died as a result of this voyage. We see the dangers they take to improve their lives. In 1804, Haiti became the first republic led by blacks. Today they fight to get away from the conditions in their homeland by fleeing to nations such as ours.
Still, when they arrive, they have to deal with the ill treatment of Bahamians and constant fear of the immigration department. Bahamians have made the word “Haitian” a dirty word. For instance, it would be a serious insult if someone were to call you or even mistake you for a Haitian. What is worse is that Bahamians do not try to conceal resentment for Haitians living in the Bahamas. You need only to turn on the TV, radio, pick up a newspaper or simply ask a Bahamian, and they would tell you exactly how they feel. Pastor Antoine St. Louis, born of Haitian descent said, “Haitians are living in The Bahamas, but they are not yet living.” We see different “shanty towns” that house hundreds of immigrants in deplorable conditions like the mud and pigeon peas. We can see the depressing circumstances they endure to live a better life, yet somehow they muster the courage and determination to do so.

Faced with such dilemmas, you would think this would send their families into a tragic downward spiral, but it is quite the contrary. Usually they have very close family relations. When pursuing a better life, by making the perilous journey to the Bahamas they come, not with a view to live a better life but to help their family live a better life. Through thick and thin they stick together, not only as a family but also as a people. For example they never forsake their cherished ones no matter their location on earth, their economic status or whether or not they see them; they continue to support their family. Bahamian men could be more supportive of their families like the Haitians. Many arrive, with nothing but the clothes on their backs, if they are lucky. Yet, they can rest assure that they will always have a place to lay their heads, whether amongst friends, family or even strangers. On any given weekday you need but only observe the people walking the streets. It is almost guaranteed that you will observe a Haitian woman walking with all ten of her children single filed in military fashion. These women don’t just get their children ready and send them on their way. They show a self sacrificing and loving attitude, by ensuring that their children get to school on time and safely.

From an economic perspective the Haitian people have contributed to the Bahamas by means of their services. Haitians hold many of the menial, low wage jobs that Bahamians shy away from. Nevertheless, these jobs are strenuous and require a certain degree of skill. Excess supplies of workers (Haitians) account for the cheap labour; had the supply of workers (Haitians) diminished, the price of labour would skyrocket. If you look around at many of the infrastructural developments it would be a safe bet that Haitians took some part in it. On a construction site for a residential home, there may be about 5-10 Bahamians involved in the process with maybe two thirds Haitian or of Haitian descent. The contractor, plumber electrician and so on may be Bahamian. But all the lifting of blocks, mixing of cement, shoveling of dirt and “heavy lifting” are done by Haitians for low wages. If you have ever, driven along the cable beach strip around the morning time, I am sure you have seen the Haitians working for the different landscaping companies, working not only to maintain the hotels, but help protect the industry that allow us to live the lifestyle we do. For instance, the self employed Bahamian man who maintains my yard, has three Haitian men working under him, equipped with machetes, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers and any imaginable tool needed to clean a yard. All together it takes about one hour for them to weed, cut the grass as well as trim the hedges, all for the low price of $50. Aside from the low price, what is noteworthy is the proprietor’s role in all this. He occasionally picks up one of the tools to work for a while. But usually after directing his employees, he either sits in the truck and waits for them to finish the work, or lounges in our swing. It makes you wonder exactly how much of the fifty dollars the workers actually receive. When you say low wages you may think low quality work, but this is anything but the truth. Haitians are highly skilled and proficient in their specific fields of expertise. In fact, in painting, shaping hedges and the like, they should be referred to as nothing less than artisan’s.

Undoubtedly the Haitian populace has much to offer the Bahamian people, by means of the skills they offer, cheap labor for quality work and a host of other benefits beyond the scope of this paper. We as Bahamians can learn a great deal from their devotion to hard work, resilience, tight knit family groups, enterprising attitudes, and a multitude of other positive qualities. So, the next time you think of a sinking boat don’t think of Haitians as the hole that caused the problem, but the plug that helps fix it. There is a common saying that you just don’t know a good thing when you see it. It is my hope that Bahamians look deeper to see the enshrouded benefits of Haitians.

ENG 119, informal expository essay?

BTW, Would you call yourself a "techie"?

Just an essay i wrote for school, I gathered some information from this site so I'm posting it. Don't do me to bad. I know that some of the points made are offset by the negative things they do. But in this essay I was focusing on the positive. Tell me what you think.

Haitians- The Enshrouded Benefits
As the massive influx of illegal Haitian immigrants continues, the relationship between Bahamians and Haitians deteriorate. One concerned citizen was moved to say, “illegals are draining our resources, schools, hospitals, etc. They are costing us millions a year. We can wait for the boat to sink or we can plug the holes.” This is the general consensus of the Bahamian people. From this we can see that race relations in the Bahamas are strained and at the snapping point. Indisputably, Haitians do cause problems in our nation but they are not simply “holes” that must be plugged. Haitians offer a variety of positive qualities that we Bahamians can utilize and learn from; such as their work ethic, will to survive and fight for what they want, close family units and their economic contributions.
One major quality that is easily identified is their strong work ethic. All Bahamians can attest to this. At the crack of dawn they are up and on the move, on the bus stops, in their vehicles and even on bicycles. They have their tools with them nearly all the time, whether it is a machete, lawn mower or weed whacker, ready to work. Reflecting their readiness not only to work, but also to work hard is their clothing. In the heat of the day with the unsympathetic sun bearing down on them, they work diligently, resting only to re-hydrate themselves. Once done, they don’t kick back and enjoy what’s left of the day, but head to their next job or find something else to do. But not all are subjected to such laborious work in the sun. Some hold desk jobs, operate their own restaurants, attend colleges, cut hair, teach, and even oversee churches. For example, the well-known and highly respected Stephen Dillet was Haitian. Stephen Dillet was the first coloured person in the Bahamas to win an election as representative for Nassau (MP). He even had a school named after him because of his outstanding accomplishments. Over time, through slow diffusion, we see the integration of Bahamians and Haitians resulting in the birth of the word Haitian-Bahamian. Consequently, positive qualities like strong work ethic have been assimilated into our society. Today, Haitians and Haitian Bahamians alike continue to work hard, climb the social ladder, better themselves and reach higher pinnacles of success. Take for instance Mr. Sidney Poitier, a native of Cat Island and of Haitian ancestry from his father's side. Mr. Poitier was the first African American to win an academy award for best actor. He presently serves as ambassador to Japan and was knighted by the British Empire in 1974.
Aside from their strong work ethic, we Bahamians would do well to adopt their will to survive and fight for what they want. The voyage from Haiti to the Bahamas is treacherous and many are liable to die in their illegal attempt to enter the Bahamas. They brave shark infested waters, risk being detained by the Bahamian government and leave their loved ones behind, unsure of what will become of them or if they will see each other again. As recently as August of 2005, the bodies of two Haitian nationals were found floating off the coast of Exuma; in earlier years 14 Haitian nationals died as a result of this voyage. We see the dangers they take to improve their lives. In 1804, Haiti became the first republic led by blacks. Today they fight to get away from the conditions in their homeland by fleeing to nations such as ours.
Still, when they arrive, they have to deal with the ill treatment of Bahamians and constant fear of the immigration department. Bahamians have made the word “Haitian” a dirty word. For instance, it would be a serious insult if someone were to call you or even mistake you for a Haitian. What is worse is that Bahamians do not try to conceal resentment for Haitians living in the Bahamas. You need only to turn on the TV, radio, pick up a newspaper or simply ask a Bahamian, and they would tell you exactly how they feel. Pastor Antoine St. Louis, born of Haitian descent said, “Haitians are living in The Bahamas, but they are not yet living.” We see different “shanty towns” that house hundreds of immigrants in deplorable conditions like the mud and pigeon peas. We can see the depressing circumstances they endure to live a better life, yet somehow they muster the courage and determination to do so.
Faced with such dilemmas, you would think this would send their families into a tragic downward spiral, but it is quite the contrary. Usually they have very close family relations. When pursuing a better life, by making the perilous journey to the Bahamas they come, not with a view to live a better life but to help their family live a better life. Through thick and thin they stick together, not only as a family but also as a people. For example they never forsake their cherished ones no matter their location on earth, their economic status or whether or not they see them; they continue to support their family. Bahamian men could be more supportive of their families like the Haitians. Many arrive, with nothing but the clothes on their backs, if they are lucky. Yet, they can rest assure that they will always have a place to lay their heads, whether amongst friends, family or even strangers. On any given weekday you need but only observe the people walking the streets. It is almost guaranteed that you will observe a Haitian woman walking with all ten of her children single filed in military fashion. These women don’t just get their children ready and send them on their way. They show a self sacrificing and loving attitude, by ensuring that their children get to school on time and safely.
From an economic perspective the Haitian people have contributed to the Bahamas by means of their services. Haitians hold many of the menial, low wage jobs that Bahamians shy away from. Nevertheless, these jobs are strenuous and require a certain degree of skill. Excess supplies of workers (Haitians) account for the cheap labour; had the supply of workers (Haitians) diminished, the price of labour would skyrocket. If you look around at many of the infrastructural developments it would be a safe bet that Haitians took some part in it. On a construction site for a residential home, there may be about 5-10 Bahamians involved in the process with maybe two thirds Haitian or of Haitian descent. The contractor, plumber electrician and so on may be Bahamian. But all the lifting of blocks, mixing of cement, shoveling of dirt and “heavy lifting” are done by Haitians for low wages. If you have ever, driven along the cable beach strip around the morning time, I am sure you have seen the Haitians working for the different landscaping companies, working not only to maintain the hotels, but help protect the industry that allow us to live the lifestyle we do. For instance, the self employed Bahamian man who maintains my yard, has three Haitian men working under him, equipped with machetes, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers and any imaginable tool needed to clean a yard. All together it takes about one hour for them to weed, cut the grass as well as trim the hedges, all for the low price of $50. Aside from the low price, what is noteworthy is the proprietor’s role in all this. He occasionally picks up one of the tools to work for a while. But usually after directing his employees, he either sits in the truck and waits for them to finish the work, or lounges in our swing. It makes you wonder exactly how much of the fifty dollars the workers actually receive. When you say low wages you may think low quality work, but this is anything but the truth. Haitians are highly skilled and proficient in their specific fields of expertise. In fact, in painting, shaping hedges and the like, they should be referred to as nothing less than artisan’s.
Undoubtedly the Haitian populace has much to offer the Bahamian people, by means of the skills they offer, cheap labor for quality work and a host of other benefits beyond the scope of this paper. We as Bahamians can learn a great deal from their devotion to hard work, resilience, tight knit family groups, enterprising attitudes, and a multitude of other positive qualities. So, the next time you think of a sinking boat don’t think of Haitians as the hole that caused the problem, but the plug that helps fix it. There is a common saying that you just don’t know a good thing when you see it. It is my hope that Bahamians look deeper to see the enshrouded benefits of Haitians.


Good points (insert sarcasm here), except for a few unfair comparisons between Bahamians and Haitians.

Anyone who comes from an environment where they are starving, hungry and dying will no doubt display a work ethic similar to what we presently see in Haitians. Don't distort the facts and out of a jaded view put them on a pedestal while demeaning the Bahamian work ethic. Anyone who risks their life to get to a place and then find work there, absolutely will make sure that they keep their job by any and all means necessary. The horrors that they have seen and escaped from are the motivating factors for their diligence - Thus the disparity in the "value" of a job to a Bahamian and a Haitian.

Your view of their family life is also very blurred. Take into account the fact that many Bahamian households live "first-world" lifestyles where both parents (or the primary parent) work(s) and the children have Playstation, Xbox, Cable TV, Satellite TV or the internet as distractions and you can see why the Bahamian family structure differs so greatly. Some of the Haitian mothers that you see walking their kids to school do not have work permits, so their primary (and only) job is to take care of their children. How can you compare that mother to a Bahamian one who works from 8 to 5 (or worse yet, night shifts)? Of course, the Bahamian way of life affects our children academically as well. With younger, single Bahamian mothers who work to feed their families, sometimes without help and assistance from the father, many of our kids do not get the support or motivation to do well in school. Either there is little time for parental guidance or the Bahamian parent supplements their guidance with giving the child whatever he/she wants without a proper system of earning this privilege.

You say that because of Haitians "positive qualities like strong work ethic have been assimilated into our society". Take this outright lie and burn it a thousand times (repeat as necesary). Listen and listen well: Hardship is the primary motivating factor behind ANY immigrant. Don’t you dare to speak of the citizens of this Bahamaland in a negative way simply because our hands are "soft" and we have become used to an easier way of life. You even dare to approve of the trend of Bahamian employers keeping wages low. The price of living in the Bahamas, not to mention the world, is only going up. Do you expect Bahamians to suck it up and work for little or nothing? One of the primary reasons why you can find mostly immigrants on many construction jobs or doing other instances of menial labour is because they will work for less than the market value. Yet you rationalize that they just do this because they are not afraid of hard work. If the employers would do their part and pay sensible wages, then the trend of employment will change drastically.

You obviously did not look at the entire picture and made absolutely ridiculous accusations against Bahamians. Your social analysis is greatly flawed and is glaringly tilted towards the Haitians without taking their absolute need to "survive" into consideration. Never mind though, this illogical way of thinking has become quite prevalent in our society, where Bahamians do not stand up for their own and are willing to accept that "foreign" is better somehow, so I understand why you and many others believe this nonsense and buy into the inherent politically-correct sympathizing. Get a backbone and support your country and your people!

It is up to us to keep The Bahamas Bahamian. We may have our flaws, but we should NEVER put any other group or country before our own, or diminish our own for the sake of others. Never.

I agree that the Haitian issue is a difficult one for the country as it involves a huge influx of desperate people that the Bahamas is hard put to manage. However, at the same time, there is a lot of unreasoning hatred of these people and a lot of hypocrisy associated with it. Some Bahamians are making money off the misery of these people, engaging in all kinds of schemes and frauds to relieve these people of their hard-earned cash. We pretend to not want the illegals here but at the same time we have an insatiable appetite for the work they do, because we don't want to do it ourselves.

I applaud the writer of the essay for looking at the other side of the issue. There is nothing wrong with cussing your own if they need cussing and there is also nothing wrong with looking at the positive side of the Haitian presence in the country. Whether we like it or not, Haitians have contributed and continue to contribute much to the development of this country.

There is nothing wrong with cussing your own if they need cussing and there is also nothing wrong with looking at the positive side of the Haitian presence in the country.

No, you are wrong in applauding that effort, for it was filled with incorrect judgements and snide implications against Bahamians.

Bahamians are not the ones on trial here. We live here. This is OUR country. And yes, some of us ignorantly are assisting this massive influx of immigrants in burdening down this nation, but making statements which imply that Bahamians are not naturally hard-working is an insult to generations past and present who are helping this country move forward.

I made my points very clear as the writer did not take into account the social fabric of Bahamians and it appears that you don't either. You are obviously a "sympathetic" party who will have a hard time seeing the "forest for the trees" until this situation explodes in your face.

i just have one thing to ask Yorrik. what is your point in saying that the reasons haitians have a harder work ethic is becuase they are forced to. regardless of why they have a sensational work ethic, the point is they have one and it should be pointed out as a good quality.

to the writer of the essay, I only was able to skip through the essay but from what i read it sounds as though you presented a well balance essay. you shoould try to get it published.

i just have one thing to ask Yorrik. what is your point in saying that the reasons haitians have a harder work ethic is becuase they are forced to. regardless of why they have a sensational work ethic, the point is they have one and it should be pointed out as a good quality.
to the writer of the essay, I only was able to skip through the essay but from what i read it sounds as though you presented a well balance essay. you shoould try to get it published.

The point of the matter is that it is utter propaganda which underhandly attempts to add another twisted spoke in the wheel of getting this immigration situation under control. The writer is obviously biased and is unfairly comparing two separate cultures - one which works so hard due to their "escape from hardship" and the other which has grown accustomed to "first world living". You cannot compare those two categories of people since their motivational factors are entirely different - It's "basic survival" versus "living the fat and easy life".

An example that proves that hardship is directly connected to their work ethic is the instance of those children of Haitian immigrants who prefer to sit down on the blocks all day. What of them? They grew up in the "Bahamian lifestyle" and prefer to sit around and do nothing, just like some raw-born Bahamians. Thus, it is fair to say that we have lazy Haitians and lazy Bahamians, just like we have hard-working Bahamians and hard-working Haitians. To say that one works harder than the other or has a better family life is NOT an equal comparison in any way and it is a highly deceptive means of excusing their continued illegal presence. Point Blank.

You never have anything good to say about the Bahamas anyway, so why am I not surprised that you agree with the writer. Please, don't you start speaking about things you obviously have NO clue about.

The point of the matter is that it is utter propaganda which underhandly attempts to add another twisted spoke in the wheel of getting this immigration situation under control. The writer is obviously biased and is unfairly comparing two separate cultures - one which works so hard due to their "escape from hardship" and the other which has grown accustomed to "first world living". You cannot compare those two categories of people since their motivational factors are entirely different - It's "basic survival" versus "living the fat and easy life".

An example that proves that hardship is directly connected to their work ethic is the instance of those children of Haitian immigrants who prefer to sit down on the blocks all day. What of them? They grew up in the "Bahamian lifestyle" and prefer to sit around and do nothing, just like some raw-born Bahamians. Thus, it is fair to say that we have lazy Haitians and lazy Bahamians, just like we have hard-working Bahamians and hard-working Haitians. To say that one works harder than the other or has a better family life is NOT an equal comparison in any way and it is a highly deceptive means of excusing their continued illegal presence. Point Blank.

You never have anything good to say about the Bahamas anyway, so why am I not surprised that you agree with the writer. Please, don't you start speaking about things you obviously have NO clue about.:cheers:

Guys I believe it is just a school or college essay, so no need to treat it like a news paper headline ... its his opinion and he is entitled to it ... and im not saying I do or dont agree with it, but juss sayin. You'd think king ping wrote the essay or it was going to the UN for approval ..H ah haahah

Im one lazy arse anyway so what do I's know :shaky:
once i get my PC, code, and some oreos Im good to go ..!

I absolutely agree with Yorick, absolutely, unequivocally agree. I believe that the author of the essay had good and genuine intentions with his essay. However his sympathetic stance for Haitians unfairly distorts and attacks Bahamian society. Like Yorick said, we are dealing with two completely different societies. One whose political and social climate is basically a boiling pot of anarchy, and another whose has experienced and has been experiencing a stable and relatively thriving economy and stable democracy for at least 2 decades. There is no level playing feild when you choose to compare the experiences and approaches to life in general of immigrant Haitians and resident Bahamians. Why is it that we choose to break down and degrade our own people for the sake of another group (many entering illegally)? This has become a scary trend on this board!

You never have anything good to say about the Bahamas anyway, so why am I not surprised that you agree with the writer. Please, don't you start speaking about things you obviously have NO clue about.



:cheers: The disconnect is so apparent...........

the only true disconnect we had was the Clint/A1000 charector ..
though i mey be rong, the bud dem checkin in bout now :cheers:

No, you are wrong in applauding that effort, for it was filled with incorrect judgements and snide implications against Bahamians.

Bahamians are not the ones on trial here. We live here. This is OUR country. And yes, some of us ignorantly are assisting this massive influx of immigrants in burdening down this nation, but making statements which imply that Bahamians are not naturally hard-working is an insult to generations past and present who are helping this country move forward.

I made my points very clear as the writer did not take into account the social fabric of Bahamians and it appears that you don't either. You are obviously a "sympathetic" party who will have a hard time seeing the "forest for the trees" until this situation explodes in your face.

does the point in bold justify the actual hatred sometimes associated with illegal immigrants though? Germany also belonged to the Germans! uh-oh! :hammer:

does the point in bold justify the actual hatred sometimes associated with illegal immigrants though? Germany also belonged to the Germans! uh-oh! :hammer:

Now I know that you know better than this.

There will always be persons who do not like each other in this world. This is NOT the case in this instance, so get over it. Your argument is yet another that is ALWAYS brought up - merely another attempt/tactic to "soften" the punishment that should be meted out for entering this country illegally. These "excuses" have successfully tugged at the "heart strings" of Bahamians over the years and allowed a dull glaze to be brought over our eyes. We actually see what is happening and get riled up about it at times, then someone brings up "Oh you must not like them" or "these people need help" and we sink back into our daze, allowing this government, OUR GOVERNMENT to hand out another thousand work permits as if they were giving out turkey and ham before election day. If Bahamians would have put aside being "politically correct" many years ago and adhered to our own rule of law, we would not have an illegal immigration problem in the first place. Sympathy and empathy have their place, but if we consider ourselves an independent nation that is run by rules and laws, it is imperative that we respect and follow these rules and laws!

The Bahamian government and Bahamians in general need to put our shoulders to the wheel and deal with this situation. We have allowed the "guilt-trip" ridden, false cries of racism and hatred to distract us from what needs to be done. What needs to be said to ILLEGAL Haitians is, "Yes, we are aware that a few Bahamians may not like you, but we will have to enforce our laws and return you to your country, in accordance with these laws. You should not have entered this country illegally in the first place. Thanks for visiting and due to your infringement and abuse of our system of immigration, any chance of you working in this country ever again has been permanently revoked!!!"

What I've discovered about this illegal immigration situation from both Haitians and Bahamians is truly daunting when one looks at how high the corruption level is in this country. I would dare say that if the word ever got out regarding how many illegal Haitians are really entering The Bahamas and how easily they get permits, there would be riots in the streets of The Bahamas today. No one wants that, but all of you should pay close attention to what the Bahamian government is NOT doing. There are high ranking officers within certain government ministries who are assisting in the outright invasion of this nation. This endeavour is highly organized and money flows through their "system" very easily, for there appears to be no set quota limits for work permits. This situation is far from a "pity case" here, and believe me I've heard it all - from Haitians who agree with my stance wholeheartedly to born and bred Bahamians who do not know my background and mistakenly think that I must "not like Haitians".

Put the sympathy and "political correctness" aside for a second and respect the laws and regulations of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas - this is your primary goal as a citizen of this nation. Far too many people have been content at throwing that fact out the window over the years due to emotions of sympathy (or greed) and do not think on the repercussions of absorbing a fast-growing immigrant population into our midst that we know little or nothing about. Ever wonder why the US ships them directly back to Haiti post haste? Put it like this: Ya'll aint seen nuttin' yet!

Hey Yorrick let me relate a story to y'all told to me by an ol white farmer.He said in hindsight he feels partially responsible for the mess we are in,because 25 years ago he hired & got papers for a Haitian who then brought in his wife & proceeded to have TEN CHILDREN,who went on to do the same :biggie: You do the math, say if we had 100 Bahamians who did this in the early 70's & that's not even counting illegals.