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My last post was for spdreamer, not you Wendy.

bywarren...

I am terribly sorry but spdreamer is also named Wendy but not the Wendy to which I think you refer.

I do not reside on Caye Caulker. I reside in Wisconsin US.

I do not agree with Aux...whatever's position. She is way too liberal. Do not confuse us.

The Other Wend7y

Ok, so we all agree that what we pay to the government should be sufficient to provide all we need. But agree we are not getting what we need. So do we keep complaining about how the "system" is not working, or do we find other solutions?

I am only trying to find solutions by discussing ideas. What is dishearting to me is the amount of discussion on any idea brought up why it won't work as opposed to how it could work.

PS: so I ask you Wendy from Wisc. how much would you be willing to contribute to a private fund purpose of which to help with crime?

bywarren..

Why something "won't work" is apparently an inherant part of our education system. First of all...US managers have been "thinking outside the box" so long they don't even want to hear the phrase. For a start, we are talking about an entire country with the population of Eau Claire or Wausau Wisconsin..they don't even manage Madison or Milwaukee...

There are more Belizeans living in Los Angeles than in Belize.

What do Belizeans know about other governmental models? They have the Brits (that is what they are based on) and the other Central American Countries that surround them.

They are doing well on the current tourism model but high oil prices and therefore, airfare is an issue.

Non-resident owners are the most likely target to support the infrastructure but...we have already paid a ridiculous tax to aquire the property in the first place.

How? How do we..non-resident property owners..make them understand that the tax structure needs to be re-vamped when we have no vots?

OK, what we paid in the past for taxes, transfer fees, etc. is the past. Do you feel what you now pay annually in property taxes on your condos is sufficient to provide the services needed?

Apologies, bywarren.

I edited my original post that was here and replaced it with this because I can understand your frustration at having a serious discussion for which you are seeking serious solutions be constantly hijacked.

Once again, this is going the wrong direction for me. I am out of here.

Once again I have decided to simply "lurk" on these boards and look up my friends and such when I get to BZ...

I am not arrogant..and I really was trying to participate...I will find some other way.

and...bywarren..you have not been here under that name for long so...I will wait til you go away.

spdreamer, you are not only arrogant but also ignorant. bywarren has been on this island for at least 30 years, has contributed to more causes, efforts, charities than I can name. His reputation is flawless. He has always looked for positive solutions and ways to do things rather than say "it cant be done". Pull your head out before you sit down and break your neck.

Ernie Brannon

"Outed" again by my friend Ernie who is 90% accurate. Your only inaccuracies are it is 40yrs not 30 - you would think my age would get me a little sympathy - and the use of the word "flawless".

PS: If spdreamer wasn't a woman I would suggest she is in need of a "blanket". Semper Fi
What do you think Ernie?