The OBA is demonstrating what could best be described as political schizophrenia. They described the retirement of MP Kathy Lynn Simmons as adding “…to the growing anxiety in Bermuda.”
Today they are celebrating her retirement as “…a relief,” Which is it?
If the OBA can’t hold a position for 24 hours on a matter as simple as this can they be trusted on bigger decisions? The simple reality is that the OBA has never cared about Sandys and is hoping to divide the community with the simple purpose of adding another OBA MP to their roster, dedicated to opening the immigration floodgates, prioritising the elite and privileged over the average Bermudian and in slashing
government jobs and services.
Bermudians, in general, and the people of Sandys, in particular, know what the OBA is about, what they stand for and who they truly represent. The outgoing AG and MP for Constituency 36 has helped move all of us closer to the better, fairer, Bermuda Bermudians deserve by:
Expunging convictions for simple possession of cannabis under 7 grams
• Introducing legislation mandating the notification of release of sex offenders upon completion of their sentences
• Introducing tougher sentences for the sexual exploitation of minors
• Introducing Revenge Porn legislation
• Modernising the jury selection process
• Introducing no-fault divorce legislation
In contrast, the OBA
• Increased payroll taxes on workers to the highest level in history while doubling the tax on
electricity.
• Made seniors wait 4 years for a pension increase
• Saddled Bermuda with over $200 million of debt due to their failed Morgan’s Point Guarantee Sold off our airport to non-Bermudians and burdened our taxpayers with a binding decades-long
contract that has cost taxpayers over $50 million
• Slashed scholarships and opportunities for training for Bermudians
• Forced civil servants to take pay cuts while providing millions in tax relief to billionaires for the America’s Cup
• Attempted to give children of guest workers the right to compete with our Bermudian children
for jobs and opportunities
• Attempted to slash access to mammograms for women Despite that record, the OBA has never apologised, never moved away from those controversial stances and never repudiated their failed policies. We all know that they would do it all again and worse if given the chance.
The Progressive Labour Party will field a candidate committed to not only Constituency 36, but to Bermudians in every constituency. A candidate who will stand against the OBA’s agenda and will be a strong voice for Bermudians.
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