Quote Originally Posted by Kold Ass Mofo View Post
anytime i ask a security guards, bar or restaurant manager the same question they strongly recommend taking the road. i've walked the beach and lots of other people do it without incident. but here's the rub - if something bad does happen it will negatively affect the area. its not just your stuff and safety that are at risk, its also the livelihood of the people who work in the Negril tourist industry. bad and even FAKE news travel at the speed of light these days so keep your ass as safe as can be. its good for everyone.
Never really considered the trickle down effect the way you put it KAM, but I totally agree. Walking the road can actually have the reverse effect too. The less crime there is, the less willing a potential thief would be, since any little thing they do will be highlighted that much more.