MORALS
It seems to me that the majority of people who live on this island are church goers; I am not so do not know what these churches preach/teach about honesty. The problem of corruption and stealing is rampant here; from top to bottom. Do the churches not have any influence? Do they care?
I did grow up in a very basic Christian community/family. Taking what was not mine was considered a sin and shame was a sure result of wrong-doing.
There was one basic exception which was the effect of being a part of a large clan: personal boundaries were blurred. For instance clothes were passed down and general merchandise was available to whom ever needed it. This helped create a more selfless society. (It also caused me a lot of grief in my adult life - takers seem to always find givers). I have to wonder if perhaps this attitude contributes to the petty theft here - what we call growing legs and walking away?
I have to keep after certain people to NOT bring to my house something that they did not buy and to NOT buy anything off the street that is suspect fully cheap. Temptation is everywhere.
I am not being sarcastic or accusatory - just asking a basic question and would like to hear others opinions.

Harriette
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