This thread is quite interesting to me. I enjoy hearing all opinions...many that have been expressed have some valid points. Living in the US, being fortunate in many, many ways...I still can find items that I don't like, or that I am shocked that exist...That doesn't mean that I don't love it...it means I can see it like it truly is, full of dycotomies.(? if my spelling here is perfect..but you get the drift.)

I absolutely adore Jamaica! However, not being a resident, only a frequent visitor, I do see many things differently than from my first visit. By no means, do I feel like an expert. I am not...only someone that totally feels complete once I'm there. Having many friends there and having a Jamaican family stay at my home for almost a month, I feel blessed. I do see how things are different than I once thought. I am not Jamaican...but I still find so much that I love and many things that could be worrisome.

I guess what I'm trying to say, is that as a visitor and a boardie...I enjoy hearing differing opinions. It keeps me thinking outside the box and intrigues me to keep learning more on my visits. I am not here to judge anyone...only to broaden my outlook on life here and in Jamaica.

So, with that being said, I can't wait to reach in December and continue learning more about life, ....we are truly ALL in this together. Life is not easy anywhere right now, but I am so glad that I'm still here to experience it...the good, the bad and the ugly. SO, continue on with whatever opinions one has...we can only get better if we are challenged. Peace out!