Comments on: Lawlessness In The Virgin Islands

By: M.C.

M.C. — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:46:23 +0000

Knowing many of the children there that day – the terror they felt was real. But let’s be realistic who will conduct these random searches, file the reports, and prosecute? In order for a government to lead, it must have an infrastructure that can lead by example, sustain and implement current laws, and dispose punishment or rehabilitation effectively. Now, do we have that? Please also consider the other issues that I truly believe are related to these crimes: lack of education, employment, financial resources, and the cost of living that continues to escalate. Again the issue of infrastructure comes up, poor public educational system, limited resources, immigration, and the perception that “we” are being marginalized (or what I phrase as “the lost of a sense of community/culture”) must be taken into consideration when venting our opinions. Punishment as a consequence can only work if used with a reward system for positive behavior. If we only punish, then “we” will be no more.

By: TJacks

TJacks — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:34:26 +0000

The last time I addressed Roger’s comments I was “kinda / sorta,” against his position on public safety. But this time I have to totally agree with his position. First off U.S. Customs and TSA harass travelers going to the Continental U.S., and I understand that they have a task at hand. However, these illegal guns, were not purchased from any gun dealer in the USVI, certainly not the Mack 10s or AK 47s which seem to be the new weapons of choice. We get hasseled on the airports for bringing home a few mangoes from our Eastern Caribbean neighbors, and the reasons dont fly very high with me, however if the same deligence was used around our shores, I am almost certain that there would be less guns or medication illegaly entering the territory.

By: Roger

Roger — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:02:43 +0000

The problem is that there are too many guns in the hands of the bad guys and not enough in the hands of the good guys. If we law abiding citizens were allowed to carry weapons (with proper training, of course) as we are in 48 of the 50 states, then the criminals would begin to have second thoughts about being so brazen. You just don’t see this level of violent criminal activity up there except in the worst parts of the big cities. I guarantee they won’t stop just because we say, “please.” We need enforcement of the laws and penalties already on the books for criminal activity with guns and unlawful posession of firearms.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:45:48 +0000

do random search to every gas station on these island. check them food coming for those super markets they know who . Governor you have your people you protect stop it them arabs.

By: A. Moorhead

A. Moorhead — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:18:40 +0000

The Governor need a plan to combat the criminal element in the Virgin Islands, My family and I are soooooooo terrified about being out after six in the evening. WHAT IS YOUR PLAN GOVERNOR?