September 27, 2003
Family of Drug Accused Protest Extradition
Reverend Donald Dorsette, of the Church of Christ, and a few family members and friends took to Rawson Square protesting the extradition procedures involving drug accused men and women being held, without bail, in Fox Hill prison.
Mr. Dorsette reluctantly admitted that he had a self-interest in the situation as his daughter is one of those facing possible extradition.
Mr. Dorsette's daughter, Keva Major, and her husband Dwight are both being held in Fox Hill prison without bail for other alleged offenses, but are also awaiting their start to extradition proceedings on drug charges by the United States.
Some of the 30 or so protesters expressed anger at the perceived dominance and double-standards of the United States, saying that if it was the other way around, America would make sure its citizens were tried in US courts. A few protesters made reference to the controversy surrounding the International Criminal Court and the US's reluctance to participate in that body.
One does wonder why these accused drug offenders are not being tried and punished in the Bahamas. After all, if a person smuggles 20 tons of cocaine to the US, from the Bahamas, wouldn't they be just as guilty of drug smuggling here as in the US? Why then are Bahamian courts so reluctant to attend to their responsibilities? What is your opinion? Leave a comment below.
Posted by admin at September 27, 2003 11:26 AM