Senators yesterday called for an end to nasty behaviour and "peace and goodwill" to all during the motion to adjourn.

Opposition Senator Kim Swan kicked off the motion with an impassioned call to an end to "the deplorable vandalism" in St. George's during the motion to adjourn at yesterday's sitting. He noted that there was no full-time Inspector dedicated to serving the old town and reminded his colleagues of a call by concerned residents earlier this year for a more visible Police presence in the area.

"It's most alarming that after all that, as a result of what has taken place in the community it should come to light that there are only a handful of officers in the town."

The senator called for the deployment of CCTV cameras in strategic areas such as the town square, White Horse Tavern and the Bank of Bermuda.

"All the help police can get would certainly be welcome," he said.

And referring to graffiti being painted on historic monuments, he said that they should be restored immediately.

"It's time to lead by example," he said, because too many areas were being damaged and allowed to deteriorate in the World Heritage Site.

Sen. Swan was followed by ruling party senator Calvin Smith, who was primarily concerned about calls to stop public discussion about race and racism.

He said that it was important not to personally attack someone with differing views on the subject, but that the dialogue must continue.

"There are a lot of people who feel race is an issue. Telling people not to talk about it, doesn't stop it," he said.

"We operate on perception and if we think there is no racism then we act as if there isn't. And if we think there is racism then we act as if there is."

Dialogue is needed because solutions cannot be found without information, he continued. But we should "strive for clarity" in our speech.

"If we could move from personalising the issue to dealing with the issues, then a lot of the transfer of information can take place without hostility."

Leonard Santucci, an Opposition Senator agreed and referring to recent acts of violence, vandalism, crime and anti Jamaican sentiment, said that everyone has a part to play in making Bermuda a better place.

"I believe that all of us should be working as best as we can (to demonstrate) by our behaviour such a message as peace on earth and goodwill to all men."