Dear Editor,
Dr. Duane Sands is a man after my own heart. He has demonstrated a care for people - both Bahamians and folks in wider society - that is becoming increasingly evident by his talk show and media appearances.
Quite honestly, Sands is perhaps one of the only FNM politicians who is sincerely speaking on behalf of the people, and who is sincerely trying to fight for the betterment of our country whilst proposing sober ideas for change for uplifting our country.
Where is Dr. Hubert Minnis, the so-called leader of the FNM who has failed to propose one sensible idea for this nation? Where is Minnis with any concrete idea or plan outside of watery-mouthed, vague responses that only he could understand?
Duane Sands has been labelled many untrue things over the years, from being lied on as one who could not relate to people (which was an attempt by his detractors to brand him with the same stigma that has been placed on his cousin Tommy Turnquest) to many other lies that are baseless and clearly the workings of a frightened political mind.
Who is the person instructing certain websites to attack Sands and other notable FNMs in the worst way? And why is it that if Minnis is criticized today by a particular FNM, these sites shortly thereafter attack his opponent in the most vile and personal way?
I would argue that Duane Sands is the most articulate, most centered and grounded of all of the possible FNM contenders for leadership within the Free National Movement. If Sands seeks to become the FNM's leader, deputy leader or seeks any other office within the FNM, at least the FNM can take comfort in knowing that it has among its ranks one of the smartest, most articulate Bahamian sons that it can offer.
Sands brings a depth to the Free National Movement, a party which has noticeably not been as profound since Minnis took over in 2012. I am surprised that this man hasn't been utilized in so many more ways.
I want to emphatically state here today that I support Sands and that I hope that the FNM realizes the gem it has lying in the rough among its numbers.
- Paulie DeGregory

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