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As we pointed out earlier, casting aspersions is not helpful, and now we have Minister Glenys Martin-Hanna accusing opposition Member of Parliament Loretta Butler-Turner of being "ruled by ugly ambition".

In this instance I submit that Mrs. Butler-Turner echoed the reaction of many right thinking people when she stated that she was taken aback when Minister Hanna-Martin's statement offered no compassion toward the victims of alleged rapes. This latest one in particular.

Surely we can agree the alleged rape of a tourist is serious business and the government should take the lead in calming tourists and Bahamians fears alike. Instead it appears to take the position of defending the indefensible.

A sad commentary indeed.