Tyra Trotman, the former head of the Democratic Labour Party’s youth arm, the Young Democrats, has called on the government to expand the medicinal marijuana industry as a potential solution to rising crime rates among young men.In an interview with Barbados TODAY, Trotman highlighted the lack of economic opportunities as a key factor driving youth towards criminal activities.She expressed her concerns over the escalating crime problem, particularly gun violence involving young men, and cited recent incidents, including charges against a 26-year-old and a 17-year-old for serious crimes, as well as the tragic mass shooting on Nelson Street, as symptoms of a broader societal issue.“History shows that men, young men in particular, are put under serious pressure to financially provide for their families, whether it be for their mothers, girlfriends, child mothers, or other family members,” Trotman explained. “Therefore, if we are operating in an environment where we are starving our young men of opportunities to make an honest living, we are inadvertently fostering young criminals.” Tyra Trotman, the former head of the Democratic Labour Party’s youth arm, the Young Democrats, has called on the government to expand the medicinal marijuana industry as a potential solution to rising crime rates among young men.In an interview with Barbados TODAY, Trotman highlighted the lack of economic opportunities as a key factor driving youth towards criminal activities.She expressed her concerns over the escalating crime problem, particularly gun violence involving young men, and cited recent incidents, including charges against a 26-year-old and a 17-year-old for serious crimes, as well as the tragic mass shooting on Nelson Street, as symptoms of a broader societal issue.“History shows that men, young men in particular, are put under serious pressure to financially provide for their families, whether it be for their mothers, girlfriends, child mothers, or other family members,” Trotman explained. “Therefore, if we are operating in an environment where we are starving our young men of opportunities to make an honest living, we are inadvertently fostering young criminals.” Read More
