I am sorry but I never understand a statement regarding getting your head out of the sand. IF everyone had their head in the sand, there would not be the discussion of the various crimes and crime situation. I don't like knowing there is an increase but it is the same in the small community where I live. Drugs, lack of desire to work, lack of jobs and a less than desirable economy all play a part.

It is a personal choice as to where to vacation but I do get tired of this "head in the sand" stuff. People get complacent, careless and sometimes are just in the wrong place at the wrong time. No place is a crime free utopia. I hope things do improve, not only on SXM but everywhere.

I have personally been through an armed robbery but it did not stop me from living life. It did make me more aware and and changed how I do some things but life does go on. [/quote)



***JD, Just quoting Carol from the last post on "Violent Crime Increasing Lately". She states "I will close this one here because it has generated into arguments but to deny that St. Maarten/ St. Martin has serious crime problems is to 'bury ones head in the sand'". I guess you did not realize but you were quoting her also. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> Didn't realize that quote bothered you so much.