That wasn't fair, Elbert.

Didn't seem that way to me.
Aren't you a Belizean?
Don't you get tired of constantly being compared with 'How we do it in the states'.
Its annoying and condescending.
Belize doesn't want to grow up and be like the states.

And the US has 1,000 times more prisoners to transport, so a special airlines make sense...for them.

I guess its all in the interpretation, I read it as somone just stating what they do in other parts of the world - as an informative comment and not in any way condescending.

I am an American, just love to visit Belize for vacations, nothing more, nothing less.

I always thought that taking them out to the Marianas Trench would be a great idea.....

:-)
I might have after all these years on an island with heavy tourist visitation have acquired a twisted attitude.
...but I'm willing to wager if you poll Belizeans about this I would be with the majority.
Zardoz is being to sensitive, I meant that as an helpful enlightening remark.
Its the most common 'Ugly American' attitude.

And your attitude toward North Americans is not overly
sensitive? Pleease...I have traveled to over 60 countries
and I speak 5 different languages and now you are calling
me an Ugly American. You sir are an ugly Belizean and If
this is how Belizeans feel about us why should we come
and spend our money. I have cancelled my trip for next year
because of the dog situation. I now feel like never coming
back. Look at yourself in the mirror before you accuse others.

Everybody chill, only 1 more day until the weekend...

Zardoz, Calm down. Elbert is a good guy and I don't think he meant you any harm. Some times you have to let things go. In general (maybe not to do with your statement) his statement was correct.

I don't like being insulted and he has insulted me. I choose
to leave where I am not wanted. I don't think he is a good
guy. I grew up on the coast of maine and believe me you don't
know what large numbers of tourists are until you go to maine
in August. Yes sometimes the tourists were a pain in the butt
but we never insulted the folks that feed us. Yes sometimes
you have to let things go but calling me " an ugly american"
is as offensive as it gets.

Done and account deleted

Were waiting Zardoz, your account is still showing.