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now c'mon Bill... stop goofing around. We're trying to be serious here. You and I well know that a catapult wouldn't be feasible... they don't make rubberbands that big.

do they?

AC will never be another Cancun. The government will never give enough back to AC to support the required infrastructure.

I think the government is in the middle of a big cover-up here. Ever notice in the word Cancun there is an A and a C? AC, get it?

What does that mean?

I'm not sure SIN, but I am convinced now that it means something.

"AC will never be another Cancun. The government will never give enough back to AC to support the required infrastructure."

What does THAT mean?

SIN

The GOB just sucks all of the tourism $$$ out of AC and doesn't reinvest in any of the infrastructure. AC is GOB's cash cow.

Interesting point.

How much revenue did the GOB collect last year from Ambergris Caye? What percentage is this from total revenue? How much is sent to AC through various Ministries, Departments and sub-ventions?

I do enjoy this blanket statement. It could be true, to some extent. But who can back up this claim?

Central Statistic Office

Since some really do see AC as the GOB's cash cow, what was the cash cow before tourism on AC (when AC was a fishing village)? What mecahnism paved the way, allowing AC and Belize to progress to what is is today?

Some may see and claim to hear the sucking sound. Regardless of how the politicians spend the money, AC's various revenue streams are only a portion of the Nation's overall economy. Which I would consider a far cry from a "cash cow".

How much of every US dollar collected on this island is kept here? What portion of it goes back out to foreign based imports (we don't make much here in Belize)?

Would it be justified to say, "Ok, we are off and running now, thanks, but we can handle it now." Sounds like a teenager. What about when Orange Walk and Corozal had their big money day and the revenue collected supported AC, not to mention Caye Caulker and other outlying islands? Citrus, Cacao and Bananas of the 80's and 90's?

Some points to consider.

SIN

Looks to me like the taxes collected from AC businesses could be at least *proportionately* spent on maintaining and "gasp" upgrading the infrastructure, foliage, streets, drainage, garbage, water accessibility to all residents, etc., on AC, which I don't see that this happens at all. It is unlikely that much if any of the money is supporting any other community or shall we say citizens anywhere in Belize. Its supporting some folks in Belmopan, a select few. Not that this is unusual for any other country mind you.

Where did all the $$ come from to build the airstrip, water plant and distribution system, sewer plant and system, new port and many other GOB projects through the years, both red and blue?