M'Frog... You must remember that everyone is entitled to their own opinion and that the opinions of those that don't live there permanently are not irrelevant.
That being said, I don't disagree that crime is rampant. Yes, I also agree that it would be better if the power NEVER went out HOWEVER, my point was... it does and for most people, they don't sit and gripe about it for the rest of the night, they get out the candles, etc. Power going off during the day is even less of an inconvenience given that most Dominicans use propane for their stove, etc. and can still cook their meals.
I did live in the DR for 5 months (I know that is a very small window of time for most) but I did get to see how things operate on a daily basis and my husband's family has an invertor at their house but the rest of the street would be in darkness. I never experienced people running out of their houses to kill each other, in fact, neighbours congregated and lit their candles on their porches and life went on. No doubt, you are used to a different life in the DR than I am... but I wouldn't trade it for a minute.
P.S. I believe the cabin I stay in is classified as a "villa" on local real estate websites.