Letter to the Editor
By Rodney D. Smith, Ed.D
President of The College of The Bahamas

Dear Editor:

This month, October 2015, marks one year since I have been named President of The College of The Bahamas. I take this opportunity, though initiated by a recent article in one of the daily journals, to submit for publication my first Op. Ed. Article as College President. I use this as a teaching opportunity for the benefit of all; in particular, the future leaders of our country - our students.

Walter Kelly, a cartoonist, created a cartoon character, a possum named Pogo, looking out at heaps of trash as he stood on a tree limb. There was so much trash that it was impossible to cross the area. As he looked out, he said, "We have met the enemy and he is us." This phrase has been used many times since, with various adjustments.
As I look back at this first year in office, I am reminded of this very same phrase. Therefore, in hopes of creating a teaching moment, I am appealing to all for the realization of the need to implement some practical protocols when it comes to risk reduction of any kind.

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