Dansc said:
I for one believe they have this right to protest. When the gov't ignores all other means of negotiation the only way to get their attention in certain cases is to make a very public scene.
I understand that tourism is the lifeblood of the island i disagree that they should just suck it up and take what they get because they dont want to inconvenience the tourist. That attitude is the way to get the people serving you on the island to quickly not care about level of service and do the bare minimum. If anything we (the tourists) should be supporting them when they are wronged so they understand we are with them and not just looking at them like "the help"
It is the height of arrogance to assume as outsiders that we have all the facts to draw any conclusion or take sides. If these protests break the law or endanger public safety then the appropriate action needs to be taken. We as tourist have no business in the internal affairs of the island. Our interests are well represented by the business and tourism industries.
This does not represent a condescending attitude as you imply, quite the opposite. It respects the rights of both sides to work it out and mind our own business.
Cheers
