I've noticed on other forums that people like to forget that Hispanola is an island. Although it is a huge island, it is, nevertheless an island. I once vacationed on a small island off the coast of Maine. We had to bring all our garbage back with us on the passenger ferry, since any garbage would remain on the island forever. Can you imagine if each tourist had to bring their garbage home after their visit? In any case, I think we need to discuss the special realities of an island environment for residents and tourists. Haiti does share the same island. Dominican forests are disappearing. The coral is dying. We are subsidizing the travel industry with our lands, mangroves and oceans. They will leave us and find another island. We'll be stuck with the garbage. BTW, I'd appreciate it if we can avoid personal attacks on this thread and stick to the issues.