I disagree with your have and have not theory. I know many that are not financially comfortable but are hard working good people. It is those who have everything that can turn on you when they find all their belongings gone. The ones with little don't have as much to lose. The Gangs on SXM have been growing stronger but were just fighting rival gangs. I feel the problem with gangs was never addressed by the authorities because gangs up till now were not hurting tourists.