I remember early eighties people said to me that Jamaica was dangerous they had heard and I would counter that it was limited to Kingston where there was political unrest but not over the rest of the island. I would say to people that my impression and experience has been that the Jamaicans regarded tourism as critical to their economic well being and that no Jamaican would allow another to mess with the tourists. I saw examples of that, albeit minor incidents where the Jamaican acting up was scolded by others without hesitation. I still believe that is generally the reality. I have walked everywhere and into the hills and have been treated better than I deserve. I think the Jamaicans work very hard to lookout for us. Not putting my head in the sand on the real dangers that lurk everywhere but I do put a lot of faith in the locals to watch out for me. It is my job to watch out for me but the added sense of assurance I feel is a well deserved compliment fir for our friends, in Negril. Just my view on things and I appreciate all the other points of view expressed.