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I know our Government works hard and does their upmost best to preserve integraty (although you wouldn'd think that reading the news), they need to focus at the economy alone imho.

Though certainly not intended, this may be the funniest thing I have ever read here.

Wanker. A stupid one at that.

Some people don't understand where they live. This is a village culture on an island and everyone is connect by blood,friendship or bussiness. The town turned out for his funeral in mass to show respect for the family of this young man who took a wrong turn in his youth.
Some Gringos make me ashamed of being one.

Agree with Elbert 100%.

There are a lot of Ugly Americans on AC, as there are all over the world.......

For anyone who has bought drugs here or gets shitfaced with young people, or has sex with a young person who is supporting their family, you are part of the problem. It is easy to condemn but not so easy to take responsibilyt for our own behavior.
Many local and visiting families have members struggling with addiction issues. Many robberies are done to feed habits.
Any time a person buys pot, coke, or whatever, they feed the problem.

They are called neighbors. Its sad for everyone involved. Everyone looses

And agree with Pam and Katie 100%.

For anyone who has bought drugs here or gets shitfaced with young people, or has sex with a young person who is supporting their family, you are part of the problem. It is easy to condemn but not so easy to take responsibilyt for our own behavior.
Many local and visiting families have members struggling with addiction issues. Many robberies are done to feed habits.
Any time a person buys pot, coke, or whatever, they feed the problem.

Totally agree with Pam!

That is where it stops. Most cultures mourn deaths (and tragic ones like this) - Belize is not all that special / not that different. This attacker made a decision and left the intended victim no decision. Makes you wonder how this would have turned out if he had attacked an unarmed gringo and got away with the crime. Hmmmm

BOTTOM LINE: HE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS OWN DEMISE. All societies have obstacles (even in the US - been to a tent city or homeless shelter lately?), but individuals make their own choices. Sad, but true. I actually feel more sympathy for the person who took a life and may have regrets....

People make choices and sometimes people make really bad choices and their parents and families and friends grieve.