This could be said of many places on this planet. You only need to look at Iraq. The whole thing stinks. Whatever you say, I still think the Caribbean (regardless of all you list) is a beautiful place with beautiful people. Try taking it as a compliment. And yes!! life is full of buts and very wise 'intellectual' educated people who have their buts and reads.

However, sitting in a tropical breeze on a hot day watching the palm trees and hearing them rustle and feel the wind in your hair and hear the musical and rhythmic lilt of a Caribbean voice, well for me it is paradise. And guess what?!! You can't buy it and you can't learn it, you just feel it!! Paradise - from where I am sitting!

Peace, have a nice day!
Freespirit