The Bahamas has been an independent country for 37 years. Majority rule came about in 1967. Since these two landmark events, our leaders have not seen the need to create rules surrounding election financing. And we the people have not demanded that these rules be created. Currently a slack system exists. Anyone with a bag of money can give that money to any politician or political party. And that's that. There is no public disclosure required. There is no accountability by politicians or political parties. It has been rumored - and these rumors are likely true - that drug dealers, foreign investors seeking favors and foreign governments have given money to candidates and political party...

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