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Re: Another Ugly Side to the Situation
[Re: SXMWendell]
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09/07/2017 10:11 PM
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We went back in 1997 and could not believe that the Island still needed so much rebuilding. After what I have seen this will be 5 to 10 years. The longer the tourist stay away the more "unruly" the Island may become. I don't go to Jamaica for a reason. I would hate if it's the reason that keeps us from SXM.
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Re: Another Ugly Side to the Situation
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09/07/2017 11:45 PM
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I so badly wish I were on SXM right now with my Stihl chainsaw. Sucks to be in New Hampshire and not able to help.
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Re: Another Ugly Side to the Situation
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According to island friends I have personally communicated with, it is all over the island and nothing is off limits. Houses, businesses, you name it and people are looting. One of the videos I saw showed a man with a dolly-cart as he was wheeling a brand new refrigerator down the street.
You mean they ARE traced in the US?? Sorry, I do not buy that in most cases.
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Re: Another Ugly Side to the Situation
[Re: SXMWendell]
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09/08/2017 06:11 AM
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Well spoken Wendell. I was hoping to make an extra trip down before our usual time, just to put more money into the local economy, buy will wait and see.
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Re: Another Ugly Side to the Situation
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09/08/2017 11:40 AM
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Lots of talk about "extreme force" but words do little good. A little action would go a long way in slowing this down or stopping it.
J.D.
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Re: Another Ugly Side to the Situation
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09/08/2017 11:47 AM
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I would love to see people helping each other like the Harvey survivors. To the people of SXM, now is the time to show your true character. Friendly Island or Island of Despair. It's your choice.
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Re: Another Ugly Side to the Situation
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09/08/2017 11:51 AM
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No idea on the jail.
A caller to Laser 101 just reported rioting is rampant with looting in Marigot. People are fighting over breaking into stores and what they can carry out. The caller also reported there are "bodies floating in a pond in French Quarter".
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Re: Another Ugly Side to the Situation
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Re: Another Ugly Side to the Situation
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09/17/2017 01:57 AM
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Pan said: I would love to see people helping each other like the Harvey survivors. To the people of SXM, now is the time to show your true character. Friendly Island or Island of Despair. It's your choice. We drove through Rockport, TX today. Parts of it were decimated. All of it was filled with rubble. Now, we definitely have more resources, but they didn't loot the HEB, Ace and Home Depot. Every parking lot had volunteers offering food, clothing, water, etc to anyone in need. Not sure how and why the stores on the island were all looted, but then again, we weren't there. Hopefully things brighten up
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Re: Another Ugly Side to the Situation
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09/17/2017 07:25 AM
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Agreed. The Carrefour and Grand Marche made it through the hurricane, but were decimated by the looters, who took not only food, they decimated the whole store. For what?
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Re: Another Ugly Side to the Situation
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Re: Another Ugly Side to the Situation
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Re: Another Ugly Side to the Situation
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09/17/2017 10:09 AM
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ruralcarrier said: According to island friends I have personally communicated with, it is all over the island and nothing is off limits. Houses, businesses, you name it and people are looting. One of the videos I saw showed a man with a dolly-cart as he was wheeling a brand new refrigerator down the street.
You mean they ARE traced in the US?? Sorry, I do not buy that in most cases. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" />
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