Ezzard addresses Mac’s admission of mental health issues

| 25/02/2020 | 144 Comments
Cayman News Service
Speaker of the House McKeeva Bush in the Legislative Assembly, January 2020

(CNS): Ezzard Miller, the representative for North Side and former opposition leader, is the first, and so far only, member of the Legislative Assembly to publicly comment on the alleged assault on a woman by House Speaker McKeeva Bush last weekend. Calling for his resignation or, if necessary, his enforced removal, Miller expressed serious concern about Bush’s subsequent apology, in which he admits to having significant physical and mental health problems.

Miller noted that the apology “details serious medical concerns”, and quoted the speaker’s admission that these required “long-term professional help” and the need to “cease any use of alcohol”.

Maintaining that these admissions raised “even greater disquiet” than the alleged assault itself, he called on the health minister, Dwayne Seymour, and the Unity Government to ensure that Bush “gets the rehabilitative treatment he says he needs, in the most suitable institution available”.

He noted, “This is a matter of urgency, particularly as the medical conditions detailed in the apology do raise questions about the speaker’s physical and mental ability to continue to serve in his present national position.”

In addition to Bush’s admitted physical and mental states, Miller also pointed to “his ability to sustain the confidence, trust and respect essential to his role” as speaker, and how the incident threatened “continuing reputational damage to the Cayman Islands locally and internationally”.

Miller said that we should not rush to judgement concerning the assault while the matter is under investigation, but said it was in the best interest of both Bush and the people of the Cayman Islands that he resigns from the role of speaker forthwith “or that the necessary action be taken to remove him from office”.

No other MLA has made any comment on the situation, even though it has outraged many in the community, a point noted by concerned citizen, businessman and activist Johann Moxam, who has slammed the inaction and silence by all the other members of the LA, especially government members.

Noting the need for an investigation of the matter and the presumption of innocence until proven guilty in a court of law, he said that “the silence from the government and all the elected members currently demonstrates they have no clue what leadership looks like or what is expected from public officials and senior government officials in those positions”.

He continued, “Perhaps it is the many secrets and quid pro quos which exist within the current administration that prevents them from doing the right thing and understanding the responsibility that comes with leadership.”

Moxam speculated on the “political reality and fallout” for the Cabinet doing “the right thing” and removing Bush as speaker and as a member of the Government of National Unity. He pointed out that in order to stay in power, they cannot afford to lose the support of Bush and his longtime West Bay political sidekick, MLA Eugene Ebanks, which would be the inevitable result.

But Moxam stated that the loyalty of the premier, deputy premier and all other Cabinet members “must be to what is in the best interests of Cayman, not their political party”. And he said there must be one standard of accountability for everyone, including all politicians and public officials in the Cayman Islands.

“Their collective silence makes them complicit and effectively condones the behaviour. It should not be this hard for our leaders to do the right thing,” Moxam said.

Meanwhile, Linda Clark has written a rough template letter that she offers to people wanting to write to their MLA about the incident urging action. See below

Template for letter to MLA and/or Governor Roper

Ezzard Miller statement on incident involving McKeeva Bush, 25 Feb 2020

Statement by McKeeva Bush, 24 Feb 2020


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  1. Anonymous says:

    Govt is mute on everything, all the time, both sides till its way past it. Imagine living in a country with 2 sides and 42elwenteen thousand employees mute on the matters that happen or should happen, because its baras central. Noo one with a pair.

  2. Anonymous says:

    Further to the comments on Mr Miller’s contribution to the discussion:

    First, as a father of two daughters, husband, upstanding citizen and conscientious lawmaker, Mr Miller abhors and condemns all violence, especially against women.

    Second, he undoubtedly holds deepest sympathy for the woman who it is clear has suffered injury.

    However, as a lawmaker he must uphold and respect the law and allow the investigatory arm of government to do its job without unduly influencing the outcome, particularly in a case that might soon become sub judice.

    If it comes to that, then the courts will adjudicate.

    Regardless of our opinions and rumour and who is involved, we must allow the system of law to take its course.

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    • Anonymous says:

      Fair comment. Here’s the thing though; either he is a drunken thug or he’s genuinely mentally ill, or both. In no scenario is he fit for public office. I don’t like Miller and he doesn’t like me but at least he has a damn spine.

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      • Anonymous says:

        Fair comment NOT! Mr.Bush is taking you all for fools.

        Mr.Bush’ alleged mental problems must be confirmed by independent experts in psychiatry!

        Mr.Miller seems to be taking his words as if it is the FACT, Yet, the act of the battery must be investigated. So the former is not questionable, but the latter is?

        He is forgetting the circumstances upon which Mr.Bush has suddenly became physically and mentally ill.

        Before you offer him the “best rehabilitation” on a silver plate with a blue rim, make sure he is not faking it.

        People in deep grief, people who suddenly blackout, loose memory and get disoriented don’t conclude their crafty apology with “ I’ll …continue to do so [work diligently]. They must under medical supervision.

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        • Anonymous says:

          6:58 am: Mr Miller called in Mr Bush to resign or for action to remove him from office.

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          • Anonymous says:

            On the basis of his alleged health issues, not because he literally, in front of many people, committed battery against a woman while she was at work.

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        • Anonymous says:

          6:58 am : I don’t think Miller is supporting Bush’s defense of being mentally ill. Read between the lines.

          On a side issue, there is a reason that we cannot make comments on CNS on cases before the court.

          That is because the law forbids us to make public statements that could appear to be influencing jurors on the guilt or innocence of an accused before the conclusion of the trial.

          That is why you see Miller, the Governor and other lawmakers steering away from commenting on the deed.

          They are avoiding appearing to influence jurors if this case, particularly involving such a high profile personality, were to end up in court.

          And whether a victim declines to press charges or not may not determine the outcome of the investigation. The Crown prosecutors will determine that.

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    • Anonymous says:

      Is Bush out on bail?

    • Anonymous says:

      Of course legally your conclusion is spot on, however have you never heard of politics?

  3. Anonymous says:

    The territory should be the headquarters for Comedy Central, not one of the world’s financial centers.
    It is hysterical what is happening here.

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  4. Anonymous says:

    Their silence sickening. A new low. If it was one of their daughters I wonder what the reaction would be? I’m going to take a wild guess that the victim is not Caymanian?

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    • Anonymous says:

      Maybe if the daughter was gay they’d have something to say or some joke to make about it.

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    • Anonymous says:

      I’m a Caymanian woman from generations here, and it doesn’t matter if the victim is Caymanian or not, Male chauvinism is very prevalent here as is in most parts of the World and it is time all women stand up against it! Women have to work and support homes and families in these modern times, so women should be paid equally as men and have full legal protection and enforcement from men abusing or taking advantage of them! This is not a foreign or local problem, it is a world-wide problem against women’s rights!

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      • Anonymous says:

        It matters to the victim if they can have their work permit, residency or status threatened.

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      • Anonymous says:

        Oh look an iguana. Nothing to see here in Cayman.

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      • Anonymous says:

        Not true. In very, very few countries is there an implicit threat of being kicked out the country if a victim speaks up.

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        • Anonymous says:

          I doubt that could happen today, I really do. People got put straight on planes in the 70s and 80s if they stepped out of line. Up to the mid 00s the immigration regime was something to fear. Now it is technocratic, based on rules, and there is nowhere in the rubric for political interference to be considered. There is no such thing as ‘you qualify but Mac called me last week and told me to reject you’.

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          • Anonymous says:

            7:18, Get your head out of the Seven Mile Beach sand and just look what is going on around you. You have no idea what is going on in this society.

  5. Anonymous says:

    11:48 am: Mr Miller spoke to the admission of mental health issues and avoided commenting on the alleged assault because that is under investigation.

    Despite any number witnesses to a crime, an offender is still entitled to the right to be regarded as innocent until proven guilty.

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  6. Anonymous says:

    Statement from the Ministers Association?

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    • Anonymous says:

      You’re kidding right? They only speak out when they can beat up on some individuals that are different than the majority.

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  7. Anonymous says:

    What a pathetic excuse for a man.

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  8. Anonymous says:

    On another but rather confusing development. The Police are conducting a criminal investigation as to whether to press charges, so why is the main suspect (Bush) being allowed to travel to London tonight?

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    • Anonymous says:

      Clearing up the confusion about pressing charges.

      Individuals do not press charges, nor do police. In the context of the criminal law, only a prosecutor can decide to charge someone with a crime and file a charging document. Prosecutors decide whether or not to do so based on evidence provided by people and police, but the latter two never press charges.

      when a victim does not want to participate in a prosecution, they may say they don’t want to press charges. But it is not up to them to decide. Prosecutors do charge people with crimes even when the victim does not cooperate in the effort.

      The decision whether or not to “press charges” belongs to the prosecution alone.
      Prosecutors determine whether or not there is sufficient evidence that a crime has been committed and that a conviction can be obtained.

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      • Anonymous says:

        Know many females on this Island that have been asked at scene of incident if they want to press charges. Usually answer ‘no’ out of fear! Appears sufficient evidence and witnesses. Is he out on bail?

    • Anonymous says:

      Caymanian entitlement 3:49.

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  9. The Constitutional Critic says:

    The government might not want to cut ties with Mckeeva and inevitably lose the vote of Eugene Ebanks but they would still have a functioning majority without Mckeeva and Eugene( a slim majority but a majority nonetheless)

    The current government benches consist of 11 persons not counting Mckeeva (Mckeeva as Speaker is nominally ‘independent’, but we know part of his arrangement with the PPM includes voting with them if there is a tie)

    If the PPM removed Bush as speaker, he would most likely flip to the opposition in retaliation to make the government’s job harder, but even if he took Eugene with him that would leave the government with 10 voting members, in a 19 member body, 10 is quite clearly still a majority
    the 7 elected PPM members, Tara Rivers, John John and Austin Harris

    They would need to appoint a new speaker but it is entirely possible they could just appoint someone like Bernie Bush (who is currently the Deputy Speaker) or Anthony Eden to fill the role to maintain their majority while also shrinking the numbers of the Opposition giving them breathing room
    Even if they appointed one of their own 10 MLAs to be the new Speaker they would have the house evenly split 9 – 9 they would simply have to rely on the Speaker’s casting vote to pass bills and amendments

    They could also, appoint an person not currently elected in the LA as the Speaker, which has been done in the past, they could thus maintain their majority of 10, and just appoint a PPM loyalist as Speaker (which I am honestly surprised is not done all the time, seeing as governments always seem to end up slimming down as the terms go on I suspect that it doesn’t usually happen these days because there are always MLAs on the government benches that want the cushy speaker job (and the perks and engorged salary that come with it)

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    • Anonymous says:

      Government majorities and party politricks should have NO part in this debacle. Morality, decency and respect for others is the ONLY thing that matters here. And some time in Northward for ‘reflection’.

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  10. Al Catraz says:

    If he came out as gay, there would be a unanimous vote to remove him.

    Woman-beating is more of a “wait and see” proposition.

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    • Anonymous says:

      What do you mean “if?”

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    • Anonymous says:

      3:05 pm: Mr Bush admitted to his mental health issues, so that can be accepted as fact.

      On the matter of the alleged assault, I am sure that by avoiding making a judgement Miller is not in anyway minimizing the alleged assault. That will remain in dispute until it is settled in a court of law, not in the court of public opinion.

      Let us wait for the completion of the investigation and a court trial before we hang the alleged offender.

      We are still of country of laws, thankfully.

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      • Anonymous says:

        Mr. Bush is using his mental health issues as a defense.
        Only mental health professionals after thorough examination can express their opinion about his mental state.
        Enough of “grapefruit juice” excuses.

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      • Anonymous says:

        His mental health issues are not “fact” they’re the opposite- a pathetic slimy fiction to avoid responsibility and that raises nearly as many issues as the attack. Which by the way he admitted, was filmed and was seen by 60 people so you can drop the “court of public opinion” weasel-speak.

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        • Anonymous says:

          9:53 pm: that is obvious. You are missing the point: It is fair connect since Bush himself made that claim. The rest of the case is sad, unfortunate and painful, but still currently allegations that can only be proven in a court of law.

          That is how the law works, whether you are Bush, or you, or me.

          This is not defending Bush. This is defending our system of laws that is designed to protect you and protect me.

          You have heard of “innocent until proven guilty”, right?

      • Anonymous says:

        Sadly there is one law for some and another law for others.

      • Anonymous says:

        5:20 pm is not suggesting that Mr Bush is mentally ill. 5:20 pm is saying that because Bush has himself made that assertion, it is fair game for comment.

        And it is fair comment that if he is indeed mentally ill he should get treatment ASAP.

        Following that argument to its logical conclusion, Bush should resign— not only might he not be fit for service if he needs “long term” treatment, there is potential for continued offending and reputational damage to the Cayman Islands and its people.

        But the claims surrounding the assault itself remains an allegation until the conclusion of any court case that might arise.

        That is why we have a court—so that accused persons can raise a defense and be given a fair chance to be heard. In many cases before the court it is not a matter of who committed the deed but whether the act was a criminal act under the law.

      • Anonymous says:

        Mental health issues my backside. Just a lawyers diversion from the true facts of a repeat offender, protected by his position.

  11. Round and round in circles we go. says:

    Does this not remind u of an incident a few years ago when the Hon. Frank McField did not kick a police officer, but “accidentally ” hit him with his foot after losing his balance?

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  12. Karen Hunter says:

    I agree with your comments Ezzard but he needs to go – he is used to abusing women and getting away with it.
    Alden’s statement is woefully inadequate – too little to late.
    For the good of the country he needs to remove him from office by whatever means that are available. There is not need to wait for an investigation – they know what took place and have witnesses to attest to same. This government will lose respect and the confidence of the local electorate if they do not take action. Remove him!!!

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  13. Anonymous says:

    The lack of comment from the MLA’s (apart from Ezzard) says more about Cayman than anything else. The RCIPs trying to keep it quiet makes another statement. The lady concerned not following up with police says another thing about fear of repercussions.What is wrong with you people? Until this crap is exposed for what it is and punished under the criminal laws involved, nothing will change. If Mac needs help, so be it, but it is no excuse for this alleged (and witnessed) assault.

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  14. Anonymous says:

    If Bush goes I hope he takes all his friends and buddies with him.

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  15. Anonymous says:

    See Alden? Stop hiding, this is not hard. In fact I’ve written it for you:

    “I would like to extend my sympathies to the victim of Friday’s attack. I want to assure her, and everyone in the Cayman Islands, that violence against women is not tolerated here. The cowardly bullies that use violence against women will feel the full force of the law regardless of their status. The actions of McKeeva Bush have brought disgrace upon himself and upon the Legislative Assembly. On behalf of all our members I wish to apologise. With the full support of all of my colleagues in the LA I have taken steps today to remove McKeeva Bush from office and from his party. I have also requested that the RCIPS move quickly to ensure that justice is done and our laws enforced”.

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    • Anonymous says:

      Yup not hard at all – simple and to the point. Amazing that not one MLA with a little help from GIS could come up with it. Maybe we should send this to all out MLAs.

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    • Anonymous says:

      2:02 pm agreed 100 % amen

  16. Anonymous says:

    Interesting that his alleged mental issues are taken without questioning, but his assault, witnessed by many, have yet to be proved.

    May be the health minister should wait before ensuring that Bush “gets the rehabilitative treatment he says he needs. Mr.Bush needs evaluation by off island professional first.

    Remember Errington Webster’ excuses?

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  17. Anonymous says:

    I understand that the LA has a policy of banding togeter to protect the overall body, however, it seems to me that more than one MLA should be embarrased about the general conduct of Mckeeva Bush.

    With a reputation of backroom deals, wink-wink political deals in addition to a poor reputation for drunkeness, gambling and other tawdry behavior Mr. Bush presents a deplorable example of our government leaders.

    Now may be the time for the government or the voters to let he take his retirement, and fade into history

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  18. Right ya so says:

    I’ll say it again, I’ve not always been a fan of Ezzard, but lately he’s been the only one that’s stepped up. There’s nothing medically wrong nor is he an alcoholic but you can guarantee that Mac’s statement will somehow allow him to escape from this without any consequence and most certainly with some sort of fanfare, money and his health insurance and pension intact. Say what you may but he’s nothing, if not canny.

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  19. Anonymous says:

    If you’re a registered voter and your representative hasn’t made a statement regarding the alleged assault email them now and demand more!

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    • Anonymous says:

      My MLA is Seymour, 1:08. Why would I waste my time on emailing this wasted night?

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    • Right ya so says:

      emailing my representative pffft like that will make a difference! They’re all silent protecting their disgustingly underworked, overpaid butts. They don’t care.

  20. Anonymous says:

    I honestly hope all of the MLA’s are reading these comment so they know what people think of them. I hope they got a job lined up because they can kiss their large paychecks goodbye. Of course I had no expectation for Barbara to speak up after laughing at gay jokes in the LA and trying to sell out Smith Cove. Clear as glass what she is made of. We stopped the port and if we stick together we can stop Bush and send him to a mental facility where he truly belongs.

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  21. Say it like it is says:

    Ezzard’s a brave man. The problem is that all the MLA’s have dirt on eachother which encourages a conspiracy of silence.

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  22. Anonymous says:

    Very odd how the female MLA’s can’t seem to make a comment about this situation and back up one of their own. So much for solidarity. SAD.

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  23. Anonymous says:

    Very sad that some can make great excuses for him, and yet there were many witnesses to his assault on this young lady. While others are completely silent on this matter. I guess all of those people are scared of him. Lilly livered, I hope you all get a little taste of what she got and then appreciate the severity of the situation.

    Poor excuse is better than none they say, pathetic. I hope the electorate with remember ALL of those silent individuals come voting time next year. Especially all of the female voters in Cayman.

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  24. Down with the Sickness says:

    Can change please hurry and come our way. Ezzard ,thank you.

    Somewhere along the way, I met one too many die-hard McKeeva supporters & hang-ons, and the collective weight of their pretense combined with the general sense of the faux lifestyles they sometimes seek and ideals they may and do embrace (way beyond their choices in understanding the sometimes slick political maneuvers, corruption & handouts) sank my desire to buy into any of the UDP party’s (twisted) ideals, ever.                        

    I recognize that not wanting to “be associated” with a particular party, regardless of how good some of their ideals may seem on the surface, is probably a kind of hypocrasy, but it’s the way I feel.  Every single serious Bush supporter I know is in at least a few ways insufferable (not necessarily because they buy into McKeeva’s rhetoric and power stance/grand standing, it’s just a strong anecdotal correlation I just can’t ignore).

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  25. Patience says:

    Contributors, please be patient. I am confident Capt Whogene is about to make one of his rare statements in the house, vilifying the Speaker for his recent behavior and calling for his dismissal as Speaker.

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  26. Anonymous says:

    Same Christian people who claim the gays are corrupting our morals are the ones guzzling alcohol, beating women then locking up young Caymanians for relaxing with a spliff.

    Maybe ol’ Mac needs to roll one up too to relax his nerves. Betcha the only thing he’ll want to assault after that spliff is the fridge.

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  27. a says:

    It will be a typical government punishment, take time off for the next 6 months “get help” get full pay and all the perks.

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  28. Ironside says:

    Ezzard Miller, may I raise a glass to you, sir. (a glass of Pepsi 😉)

    Let’s see what comes of this situation from the other, currently silent majority of the elected officials.

    Take these quotes to heart:

    “Don’t let your special character and values, the secret that you know and no one else does, the truth – don’t let that get swallowed up by the great chewing complacency.” —Aesop (or not?)

    “The moral of the tale is this: whoever allows himself to be whipped, deserves to be whipped.” —Leopold von Sacher-Masoch

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  29. Anonymous says:

    If the questions is, “Where are our leaders on this issue,” it’s best to remember the old adage that suggests people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones. It’s not as if we haven’t had women-beating leaders before, or even right now for that matter.

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  30. Anonymous says:

    Worry not. Mr. Bush with be back in the LA in no time spewing his hatred of gay marriage.

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  31. Anonymous says:

    Bet that mental facility will get built now. Soon hear we need 10 million more dollars to build it.

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  32. Jacky Boatside From Oldbush says:

    Who deareth accuseth our Great and most Pious leader the wrong honorable Mackeewa Bushka. You Brigands of mice with squeaking voices who knoweth that woman beating is longtime hobby and sport from whereit come our current leaders in both govt and opposition. Hail ye our Speaker in is drunken state and glory with thee a pure heart of violence and bruised Knuckles which stemeth from a very troubled mind indeed and his Elixr of life intoxicating spirits in a long naked colored bottle Amen . I prayeth no justice be done by our absent of morality governor and his cohorts this day twenty fifth day of the second month in twenty twenth year of our destruction OH lord!

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  33. Anonymous says:

    Oh by the way Ezzard any chance that the washroom at starfish point can be completed any time soon. There has been no work done on it for 2 months and it has been under construction for 11 months.

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  34. Anonymous says:

    The assault took place in front of many people. It is punishable by law-up to 5 years in prison.

    Why focus is only on his alleged mental issues? Why not a word about the actual physical assault of a woman? Why wasn’t it condemned? Because innocent until proven guilty? 🙈

    What kind of message does is send to all people who abuse women on a regular basis? Aren’t you leading among civilized countries in abuse of women and children?

    Women of the Cayman Islands, here is your opportunity to make a difference. Think about your daughters.

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    • Anonymous says:

      It should not just be about physically abusing women or children, no one should be physically abused, including men. So all parties should be involved to make a difference, it shouldn’t be one sided!

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    • Anonymous says:

      SOLUTION
      1. Mac resigns or is dismissed.
      2. Disinfect wig and robe
      3. Appoint Kurt as Speaker until next election.
      4. Job done

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  35. Anonymous says:

    On conviction for “Assault causing GBH”, sentencing would likely be >12mos jail time, and thus, remove him from eligibility in public service for life. If convicted, he can get treatment in there, or not, I don’t really care to be honest. Just get him out of that room.

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  36. Anonymous says:

    Sure, we can say there is a generous presumption of innocence in criminal charges yet to be drawn, but in the context of Qualifications for standing in the Legislative Assembly, those presumptions terminate when someone publishes a written admission of mental instability, a history of violent assault, substance abuse problem, public disorder, etc…any of these ought to be disqualifying under §62(1)d:

    §62—(1) No person shall be qualified to be elected as a member of the Legislative Assembly who—(d) is a person certified to be insane or otherwise adjudged to be of unsound mind under any law in force in the Cayman Islands;

    If this isn’t disqualifying, I’d like Ezzard to sponsor a Bill for some better baseline criteria for eligibility. Appalling, that anyone would even have to ask!

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  37. Anonymous says:

    Thank Johann for speaking truth to power. You are voicing the concerns many us are too afraid to speak out.

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    • Anonymous says:

      Mr. Moxam is proving himself to be a leader with a candid yet respectful manner and integrity. These are qualities severely lacking in the current government. Cayman needs more persons engaged if there is to be change.

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  38. Anonymous says:

    Well done Ezzard.

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  39. Anonymous says:

    Why haven’t we heard anything from the Premier? No phones in England or wha?

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    • Anonymous says:

      The premier is calling Mac to a meeting in the UK. Great use of taxpayer money, idiots. Why would the police allow him to travel? He hasn’t even been arrested yet. The arrogance of these s**ts is incredible.

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  40. Anonymous says:

    well this is a start!
    #sheissupported
    #resignmac

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  41. Anonymous says:

    I don’t think he will go without a fight. There are not many industries this man could’ve made a decent living in. XXXX He’s hoping his apology will turn our disgust into sympathy so he can happily keep his paycheck and lifestyle.

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  42. Anonymous says:

    He needs to be relieved of his duties as Speaker at a minimum until the RCIPS investigation is completed, and any potential formal charges are brought
    The Deputy speaker can step up into the role until either another MLA is named Speaker or the legal proceedings have concluded

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    • Anonymous says:

      The Deputy Speaker what! Are you crazy. Do you know who the Deputy Speaker is!!! What a frightening comment

    • Anonymous says:

      If there is one thing we are great at it’s giving these people salaries when temporarily removed from the workplace while an investigation is barely happening. Well, that and protesting two consenting adults being able to marry while not showing the same outrage at women beaters and adulterers (just look at the MLAs in office). Oh, and child molesters.

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  43. Anonymous says:

    where is our Governor in all this? Busy at work?

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  44. Anonymous says:

    I’ve always liked Ezzard!

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  45. Anonymous says:

    Well done Ezzard, even Mac supporters would say “Respek”..
    You have spoken for the people and we thank you.

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  46. Anonymous says:

    That is a start, thank you, Ezzard. Now where are the rest of our elected “leaders”?

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    • Anonymous says:

      Even if the others did say anything now, it is too liitle too late! They don’t have anything to say because they know and who wants to hear anything from any of them now! Shame on them!

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  47. Anonymous says:

    Well said Ezzard and Johann!

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  48. Anonymous says:

    Don’t insult people’s intelligence please!

    First prosecute him and if a judge finds, based on the hard core evidence, the need for rehabilitation treatment, he can start in prison. No special arrangements.

    As for not guilty, how many people were witnessing the “loss of memory and blackout”?

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    • Anonymous says:

      Based on the past record of RCIPS and the CPS this is unlikely to ever go to court and if it does he’ll walk.

      If he’s got alcohol and mental health problems he needs to retire from politics and go into re-hab somewhere off-island, and he needs to do it right now.

      As an aside on this – at least it explains some of the completely incoherent BS he’s been coming out with recently.

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    • Anonymous says:

      Automatism or acting unconciously is a defence to a crime and such condition can be caused by diabetes. However when it is brought on by intoxication then that is rarely accepted as a defence. Let us pray for Mr. Bush.

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      • Anonymous says:

        Let us not pray let us prosecute

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      • Anonymous says:

        Automatism is a legal defense, but in this instance this is clearly the result of a long night of drinking, the statement was clearly written in accordance with whatever his lawyer told him his best defense would be
        (it is no coincidence that he went from Friday to midday Monday without saying a peep)

        I guarantee someone had some good billable hours over the period of the 22nd-24th cooking up that letter

  49. Anonymous says:

    Thank you Ezzard for having the intestinal fortitude to make a statement. and you are to be congratulated for making the bold move to even make a statement- something that is SORELY lacking from the Government AND the Opposition leader.

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      From the get go I have said that Mac is lying but now that he has brought in his mental illness it is paramount that he vacate the Speaker’s Chair immediately and go get the help that he needs. I also hope that the police investigators will leave no stone unturned to get to the bottom of this and that justice will be served.

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    • Anonymous says:

      Do we have a Government? Do we have a Leader of Opposition? I only ask this as I agree with the comments made at 10:57AM that their silence or lack of having a set of knackers to make a public statement is totally appalling. Sorely lacking is being nice but I concur with the writer 110%

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      • Anonymous says:

        Yes, 11:39 am, the leader of the Opposition is showing his true colours—yellow.

        He ousted Miller because he wanted the trappings and status of leadership but he doesn’t have the gumption to lead.

  50. Anonymous says:

    As usual Ezzard is the first to stand up, and may be the only one judging from the silence. I have always maintained the only MLA fit to represent Cayman is Ezzard. He is not afraid to speak the truth. The rest are cowards and unfit to be in Gov. Respect and thank you Ezzard!!!

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    • Anonymous says:

      Took him awhile.

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    • Anonymous says:

      He didn’t speak the truth. He apparently accepted Mac’s excuses, ignored the victim completely and claimed “innocent til proven guilty” even though Mac admitted it. It was a half-assed pathetic attempt. It only looks good compared to the shocking silence from the rest of these idiots.

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      • Anonymous says:

        12:55 pm: the alleged assault is still an allegation. We are still a country of laws and we still have courts to try offenders.

        I personally do not believe a word of Mr Bush that he blacked out and didn’t know what he was doing, and all the stuff about his emotional pain made him do it, but I still prefer for our lawmakers to set an example about waiting for investigations to come to their conclusions and for the courts to do their job.

        Trials in the court of public opinion are a danger to law and order.

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        • Anonymous says:

          exactly. This is not a contest to see who will/can comment first. Sometimes it is much better to wait until it is at least clear that a crime has been committed before everyone going crazy with their own story. This is not about who can get out first it is about the police and courts doing its job to bring the perpetrator to account and to get justice for the victim. Try practicing some restraint instead of each one having their own court.

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        • Anonymous says:

          A danger to law and order is what this decripid did!!!

        • Anonymous says:

          Gimme a break.

          Where was that attitude when it came to the constitution and international human rights?

          The same parliamentary privilege that protected the homophobic hate speeches would protect any MLA that has the balls to actually condemn Mac.

    • Anonymous says:

      Where is the Minister Tara Rivers who is responsible for women affairs.
      It will be very interesting how many of the eye witnesses woll be willing to do their civic duty and give a statement to the police investigating the case.

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