yesterday's Royal Gazette that Bermudains are becoming disillusioned with the House of Assembly because politicians are constantly launching personal attacks on one another. Reporter Stephen Breen took to the streets of Hamilton to find out what the public thinks.

Aretta Furbert, of Southampton said: "It's been very childish.

"They wonder why the youth act like they do when they are arguing back and forth and name calling. They are supposed to be adults... but they are no role model for youth.'' Jason Simmons, 18, of Sandys added: "Everyone of them are children and they are messing up Bermuda.

"Why are we $50 million in debt? We need to talk to Jennifer (Smith) about that, but she won't even come on the street to talk to anyone.'' Lyn Charles, of Devonshire said: "They need to stick to the matters in hand and leave the personal issues out of the House.

"They need to be as professional as possible... They should be held to a higher standard because when they go to other countries they represent Bermuda.'' Sarah Schurman, of Paget responded: "There is room for a higher level of professional debate. I don't listen now because there's so much backroom noise and people being disrespectful when other people are speaking.'' Shawnette Anderson, of Southampton said: "It was bound to happen as there has been a lot of bad blood for a while and unfortunately, like a sore that's burst, its coming to a head.

"There's a time and place for everything, but I don't think that is the place to be. They need to communicate on a professional level and focus more on the country and less on mud-slinging and fighting each other.'' Irene Mello, of Warwick concluded: "If the Government can't control themselves, what good does it do Bermuda? They are supposed to be setting an example for us but I am very concerned the way Bermuda is going. We had problems under the UBP but it wasn't as bad as now. We need the UBP back in power.'' Jason Simmons Aretta Furbert Lyn Charles