Roatan and Bay Islands Discussion List Archive


    Posted On: 23-Mar-2005
    From: "Mark Michaelsen" [marcus8.....netcom.com]
    Subject: [roatan] Re: Forum for Crime Discussion



    I agree whole-heartedly and thanks for the thoughtful response. And
    yes, I am sure that my perspective as occasional tourist and
    potential investor does not match that of a resident of the island.
    It is precisely this difference in perspective that makes this forum
    so valuable for me.

    Mark Michaelsen

    --- In roatan.....com, "dean_milverton" wrote:
    >
    >
    > Hi Group,
    >
    > In response to the recent messages on whether a different forum
    > should be set up for security discussions on Roatan.
    >
    > This group is open for all topics as long as they are relevant to
    > Roatan. I think it is important for people to see the complete
    > picture of Roatan the good and bad, whether it is seen by all as
    > good for business or not. We try to run the group this way, though
    > at times it is not easy.
    >
    > The great thing about the Roatan Discussion group is its number of
    > members – 1450+ and diversity of members- investors, tourists and
    > residents.
    >
    > The recent discussion on crime is not the first one on this group
    > and though this time the discussion went longer than usually, I
    > believe it made people take note when possible tourists or
    investors
    > started to say- "we are not coming anymore", "we are worried about
    > this".
    >
    > Maybe having the authorities and business people see this will make
    > them want to do something about this issue, and this time I think
    it
    > did. Lets see what happens the next few months on this issue in
    > Roatan.
    >
    > We would be happy to set up another group if people show an
    interest
    > in this. Though I think personally the benefit of giving people the
    > whole picture on issues is what these kind of groups are all about.
    > Also in seeing the diversity of opinions and views that come out
    > during discussions, as an investor you may look at things
    > differently to a resident or tourist. Everyone's concerns or
    > questions should be addressed and this is what the group is for.
    >
    > Best Regards
    > Dean Milverton
    >
    > Group Moderator
    >
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