Not brought to account
October 27, 2009.
Dear Sir,
I had to write regarding the decision concerning the drunk-driving case which resulted in the death of Mr. Thomas in which the person operating the other vehicle in the collision was cleared. My heart goes out to Mr. Thomas' family.
This is happening too often in our judicial system. I am now questioning who critiques these cases to ensure that justice is done. Yes, there are so many more cases these days, but these charges should be specific to get a conviction. It appears to me that the persons prosecuting are not laying out the correct charges for these crimes or that the wording of the charges are not in line with evidence, thus bringing reasonable doubt and allowing these individuals to not be corrected for their conduct.
Bermuda has almost every religion worshipping here and it is a fact that the Good Lord, He has many Names, is not sleeping. It is known that one does reap what they sow. For the unbelievers, just driving to and from work at peak hours, signifies that the Good Lord has had and continues, to work overtime, in keeping commuters safe. People see that there should be more collisions on our roads as some persons escape unbelievable close calls and we know that an angel is with these road users.
I am glad that I am termed what is called "old school". Through intervention, I have not consumed alcohol for over 18 years of which I am grateful but I am disturbed that it is not possible to get a conviction when the victim was making his way home and was in collision with a vehicle that may have been on his side of the road.
Here is a born Bermudian, travelling on the road, with a job, a home and a family, being wiped out and the person who may have gone on their side to collide with them walk out of Court free! Years back, there would have been a protest or some outbreak from the public, but we are so passive and unconcerned when it is not in our backyard. We need to remember that we are our brother's keeper and we need to do the right thing.This has really upset me and I cannot understand, so I am praying for acceptance, using the Serenity Prayer and expressing how I feel.
What is happening in our Island? Someone needs to be held accountable.
CONCERNED BERMUDIAN
Devonshire
