Gun violence was unheard of in Dominica, says Paul Baron, former President of the National Youth Council of Dominica. Mr. Baron observes that the legal system is attempting to address the issue in a somewhat reactive manner. Although one cannot investigate the subject of the underground economy without a legal framework, but he wondered why the government waited until the situation reached this point. Baron opined that he doesn't often hear Dominicans speak passionately about the need to address the current issue of gun violence, & that It took 20 years to get to where this is now tolerated, and people now perceive leaders as colleagues with known drug lords and those who may be engaged in illicit operations. He continues that Dominica is currently in a very bad position, and this situation needs to be addressed because, if it is not, lives will be lost, and families will be torn apart. The community and society is experiencing a level of fear that would not have been the case otherwise. He noted that Dominica used to take great pleasure in being a caring and peaceful country, however, drugs and gang violence will impact our image and our tourism product, if the international community becomes more aware of our situation. Paul Baron, Former President of the National Youth Council of Dominica
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