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Today on the morning show complaints were made about the Be Kind Belize logo being offensive. The original complainer called me following the show. He did not know what Be Kind Belize does nor what the logo represented. The logo was designed in a fun way to instill pride amongst children in the natural history of Belize. So they would see the animals around them as part of their history and nation. It's a cartoon and was meant to be cute.

Unfortunately, this gentleman said he felt that the Belize flag has been undermined by the number of flags from other countries being displayed in Belize and that he was using the Be Kind Belize logo of an example of this - not really knowing what it was all about. He refused to give his name. He was very nice and I did suggest he submit an alternative logo.

Be Kind Belize would of course like to apologise to anyone who finds the logo offensive. It was meant to be anything but offensive and all of the feedback we've had in the four years we have used the logo has been very positive.

I am considering holding a logo designing competition to replace the current logo as Be Kind Belize does not wish to be controversial, but I'd appreciate feedback from Belizeans, in particular.

Be Kind Belize continues to offer free humane education in schools in San Pedro and on the mainland. If you'd like more information or you'd like to discuss the logo issue, please email bekindbelize@gmail.com.

So people can see it to decide.

www.belizebirdrescue.com/bekindbelize.html

Ignore him. If that's offensive he should get out more and apply his actions to some of our issues that really need support/action.

Second that Phil. Keep the logo and ask him to help by actually doing something productive and not simply complaining.

Whoever the person is, there is plainly a huge disconnect between what is meant by the logo and one person's opinion. Keep the logo. It is cute and not offensive.

Be Kind Belize - Keep your head up and take the high ground as I wouldn't give the worthless complaint much merit. Sadly there are people who have nothing better to do than to find negatives in something that does good for the community and Country. I have found that there will always be one person who finds something offensive but when you call them on it, they vanish like the wind.

I am a Belizean and I don't find the logo offensive or contrary to the constitution.

I wouldn't make a hasty change to a logo that has been around for 4 years. Please keep focusing on what you do best, teaching our younger generation about kindness, love and respect to animals.

I really like the logo. It's fun and not at all demeaning to the Belize flag.

The logo is in no way offensive. Don't change it. it has become synonmous with the positive message your program stands for. We could use a little more of that!

The logo is adorable! Keep it!

I agree with everyone above. Keep the logo! It takes a lot of work to make a logo recognizable as you have done. Don't change it based on this one person.