Can't help but wonder if they've ever heard the story of the straw that broke the camel's back!

There comes a time when even the most die-hard island fan says enough!! The roads are atrocious, the ever-burning dump stinks and the idea of $80000.00 spent on Christmas decorations is a huge ouch when you look at the island causes that could have better benefited from the use of those funds - childrens causes, mental health, shelters.....and the list goes on and on.

This long-time visitor is appalled at the irresponsible government approach of spending money they can't afford on things they don't need and raising costs imposed on visitors to cover them - shades of Stateside spending. I guess the island government has learned that lesson well!

With regard to this new suggested fee or tax.......what does it do to the fluctuating 'government tax' already charged by car rental agencies and will French side agencies be charging this new fee or tax, too? If not, seems they would be receiving a benefit on every rental not given to Dutch side agencies. Just sayin'..........