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Another consequence of too many Belikins.

Yes Pedro, the Chamber of Commerce is against crime. As you get older and wiser (Oh, sorry, you are already older), you will realize that life consists of an array of degrees. Pain, pleasure, and even crime.

As a business organization, being against all crime does not preclude us from being more concerned about more serious crimes like murder, rape, and those causing bodily harm.

Our existence is to deal with the biggest issues that effect tourism and our island's attractiveness. Not that the little issues are not important, but one step at a time is a more practical approach.

Even among the drug crimes, being more concerned about "crack" that even turns the user against their own families, than other drugs is not an unrealistic attitude.

There is a law against drinking outside, and I am sure you will agree, that is pretty low on many people's list of concerns when compared to crimes involving bodily harm to others.

These Message Boards often get silly and petty, and glad that some people get enjoyment out of them, but the Chamber would rather not extend them by useless debates. We are too busy actually trying to accomplish something.

But, but, but . . . what is the Chamber planning on doing about the sandflies?

A crime happens when a poor person does something to annoy a rich person. So doing crack on the street is a major no no but snorting coke in a million dollar mansion is OK. So getting drunk and sleeping on the beach is a no no but getting drunk and driving your golf cart back to your hotel is OK. So snatching a purse is a big no no, but starting a business and using it to steal millions is OK. So picking up a cheap hooker on the street is a no no, but paying for a visit from a high class call girl is OK. etc...

So how does that make all you useless debaters feel? Although it should be comforting knowing the powers that be are there to lock you out if you become too silly and petty. Keeps you from raping, murdering or causing bodily harm. Pedro, you better make sure your Chamber dues are paid up or you might not be considered a member in good standing.

too true Chris W!

I will weigh in with Dolphin. Jock makes a good point. The rest of this thread is just tedious. Pedro, #5 on your list is a good case in point. The act of drinking excessively is a personal choice at any given point in time. So what if you ruin your own liver, no one else gets hurt (except maybe your family, but screw them, it's your choice). On the other hand, if you're drunk and run over some old lady or kid, then it becomes a problem. Be prepared to accept the consequences of your actions. Although the action may not be a crime, the direct consequences can very well be. This is all common sense 101. Argue all you want on the specifics. Have a nice day.

That gorilla has a pretty nice rack, but her legs are too bony...

Unbelievable-the chamber is only worried about what they deem as serious crimes-Is this also the view of the American Embassy-are we going to see the American Ambassador stating ecstasy and pot are ok to use in belize but crack is not.
PS I will always be younger that the President of the Chamber of Commerce(and I being a member did not personally verbally attack him -perhaps a realisation is that I have to vote whichever way the Chamber wants me to,and I sincerely disagree with his and the chambers views on this subject(if indeed he speaks for the entire chamber)-perhaps the Chamber should supply drugs that they deem acceptable and then perhaps that would stop the beach drug dealers pursuing their trade.
Perhaps all members of the Chamber should state whether they use any type of illegal drugs(determined by the gov't. of Belize)
I for one do not use any illegal drugs

maybe the chamber should get together with hand full of fatties, order pizza and beer, then have their debates.....