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Re: I had a dream . . .
ScubaLdy #406237 04/26/11 03:21 PM
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I have no dog in this 'fight' other than as a tourist from time to time and as one who promotes AC/SP/Belize as a wonderful place to visit to everyone I know, but all I have is an opinion. The island has and will continue to change either progressively or dare I say, otherwise. It is still very much less developed than any other caribbean destination and for those living there, I can surely understand wanting and needing progress and development to occur, hopefully as well-planned as possible for AC. Chris may be direct in his communication but he is a logical and knowledgeable dude, if a little sassy in his approach :P
Re: I had a dream . . .
iluvbelize #406242 04/26/11 03:59 PM
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Chris is a pretty well informed guy, and rarely on the board do I see him sassy or rude. Think this is something he feels quite strongly about. Most of us who have property on the island have been very concerned about incidents of crime. It is frustrating and can have a negative impact on tourism, which is now the life blood of this island.

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Re: I had a dream . . .
lovey and thurston #406243 04/26/11 04:06 PM
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I've gone a few rounds with Chris before on unrelated subjects and I respect his sassy, forward modus operandi and find him to be a worthy opponent. Crime on AC must be addressed aggressively, it is not at the point of no return, yet.
Re: I had a dream . . .
ScubaLdy #406265 04/26/11 07:36 PM
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Although I see many on here don't agree with what Miss Harriette had to say to open this post, I know she is always planting floral and feeding birds and has a good heart and loves the island. I am not picking sides, just saying I think she is a good woman.

People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care
Re: I had a dream . . .
ScubaLdy #406267 04/26/11 08:24 PM
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Sassy? Sassy? What kind of way is that to describe the actions of a man? You sound like your talking about the actions of either a young child, a teenage girl or captainjeff not Chris Allnat.

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Re: I had a dream . . .
deepseadetective #406268 04/26/11 08:34 PM
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Deepsea, I see you are a recent member OR a long time member who has chosen to change youre 'Name" Are you really a "Man" ?

I GOT IT ! I know who you are !!!!
Re: I had a dream . . .
#406270 04/26/11 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by C2C
Lights are a double-edged sword. The lights themselves provide no safety or security only a "feeling" of same which brings people out at night. Much akin to the unintended consequences of straight, paved, well-lit highways and seat-belts - speeding increased because of a "feeling" of safety and invulnerability.

When not well engineered they create shadows (hiding places) and spoil night vision. The glare can be bad not just for people walking the streets but also neighboring homes/condos.

More people out at night doesn't necessarily mean there is sufficient crowd to protect from or deter muggers and rapists - up to a critical mass it only means more targets.

Be careful out there.


Thank you for a thoughtful post, C2C. Agreed 100%. I am not against some form of street lighting, but it is not a panacea. As with most things in life, everything isn't always black or white.

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Re: I had a dream . . .
BeBelize #406272 04/26/11 09:27 PM
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Lights don't have to be mounted high on a pole they can be set up lower to the ground. If you set up solar lights at 8 ft. that would illuminate the ground and walking heights and not light the night.

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ron #406273 04/26/11 09:52 PM
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methinks Miss Harriette needs to get laid. laugh
Re: I had a dream . . .
Chris #406275 04/26/11 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Chris
After that we hope (and believe) that the government will pick up the tab.


First of all, it really gets my hackles up when someone comes down so harshly on Harriette, especially when it is in no way necessary or appropriate by any stretch of the imagination. People should be free to express their opinion. If you don't agree, you don't have to get ugly and personal. It's not the way things are done in a civilized and healthy debate.

But beyond that, I think this is the most ridiculous statement in the entire string. As long as all we have to do is "hope and believe" that the government will pick up the tab, we shouldn't have to worry about any lights being installed. What a joke!

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