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BabyAvocado
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Boycott Aruba?

Natalie Holloway's mother calls for a boycott of tourism to Aruba until the authorities there cooperate...the governor of Alabama (I believe) is encouraging the boycott also.

So will you/would you boycott?

Posted 11/8/05 8:21 PM
 
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dooodles
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Re: Boycott Aruba?

I heard this on the radio today. I believe she even has the govenor on her side assisting in the boycott. I can't say I blame her for trying to get others to boycott since the reports were saying the Arubian government messed up a few things in the investigation.

Posted 11/8/05 8:29 PM
 

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Re: Boycott Aruba?

We have ruled Aruba out for our one year anniversary for this reason

Posted 11/8/05 8:30 PM
 

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Re: Boycott Aruba?

We have no plans to go anywhere for the immediate future, but I don't think I'd consider going if that really is the case about the government not cooperating with the investigation.

Message edited 11/8/2005 8:33:52 PM.

Posted 11/8/05 8:33 PM
 

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Re: Boycott Aruba?

I will boycott after our HM in December..no refunds..

Message edited 11/8/2005 8:39:33 PM.

Posted 11/8/05 8:39 PM
 

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Re: Boycott Aruba?

We have ruled it out also. We are going to go back to PR

Posted 11/8/05 8:48 PM
 

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Re: Boycott Aruba?

I may be in the minority, but I would go back to Aruba.

Posted 11/8/05 9:33 PM
 

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Re: Boycott Aruba?

Posted by steph4777

I may be in the minority, but I would go back to Aruba.



i've never been to Aruba.. but if people were going to boycott based on governments response (or lack there of) to a situation, i feel like no one would Ever visit America.

i really dont know the whole story re: Aruba's government, But, i'm sure this isn't the 1st time a tragedy has happened somewhere in which the government didnt respond accordingly- i just feel like this one has been publicized more, so people 'care' more Chat Icon

Posted 11/8/05 9:38 PM
 

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Re: Boycott Aruba?

Posted by neeniebean86

Posted by steph4777

I may be in the minority, but I would go back to Aruba.



i've never been to Aruba.. but if people were going to boycott based on governments response (or lack there of) to a situation, i feel like no one would Ever visit America.

i really dont know the whole story re: Aruba's government, But, i'm sure this isn't the 1st time a tragedy has happened somewhere in which the government didnt respond accordingly- i just feel like this one has been publicized more, so people 'care' more Chat Icon



I agree with you girls. I assume that people will still be going to France even though it is running wild with riots, right? There is no place in this world safe from corruption, and crime. And no matter who is in governement ther will always be someone who dosen't like it. Unfortuanalty things like this happen everyday, in the U.S. also. These are the times we live in. It's sad, but true. I would go to Aruba if the chance came. But I do understand why some people would choose not to, they do have a vaild point as to why not.

Posted 11/8/05 10:35 PM
 

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Re: Boycott Aruba?

Posted by neeniebean86

Posted by steph4777

I may be in the minority, but I would go back to Aruba.



i've never been to Aruba.. but if people were going to boycott based on governments response (or lack there of) to a situation, i feel like no one would Ever visit America.




Very good point.

Posted 11/8/05 10:49 PM
 

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Re: Boycott Aruba?

Aruba is one of our stops on our cruise next year.

Posted 11/9/05 12:12 AM
 

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Re: Boycott Aruba?

Posted by Stefanie

Aruba is one of our stops on our cruise next year.



My parents are going on a cruise in February and this is one of the stops. My mother says that they will not get off the ship that day in support of the boycott.

Posted 11/9/05 6:56 AM
 

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Re: Boycott Aruba?

Based on Neenie's argument...I would not boycott

Posted 11/9/05 7:03 AM
 

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Re: Boycott Aruba?

I agree that the government didnt handle it in my own opinion as well as the US may have, BUT that doesnt put the local business's and tourist attractions at fault who would suffer the MOST from a boycott.

Posted 11/9/05 7:33 AM
 

Jenziba
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Re: Boycott Aruba?

I'm really not sure how I feel about a boycott of Aruba. It's where I went on my HM and I've said I'd love to go back...however, if the government is withholding information, then I do believe that some action should be taken against them...I just don't know if a boycott is the answer.

Posted 11/9/05 7:38 AM
 

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Re: Boycott Aruba?

We went on our HM there before this happen.. and DH and I both have decided to boycott Aruba because of this case.

Posted 11/9/05 8:15 AM
 

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Re: Boycott Aruba?

I would DEF go there AGAIN, I would NOT boycott, it is too beautiful and we felt safe very safe there( we were there when the father got arrested too in all that media hoopla) , its an unfortunate situation but if you put yourself in a situation that can possibly be dangerous and that can happen anywhere, something bad may happen.

Its Aruba for godsake, the government in all of the carribean countries are terrible so Im not surprised they messed up. Its just an eye opener to be careful when you visit other countries b/c they are very different than us.

Message edited 11/10/2005 10:13:49 AM.

Posted 11/10/05 10:12 AM
 

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Re: Boycott Aruba?

Posted by puppylove

Posted by neeniebean86

Posted by steph4777

I may be in the minority, but I would go back to Aruba.



i've never been to Aruba.. but if people were going to boycott based on governments response (or lack there of) to a situation, i feel like no one would Ever visit America.

i really dont know the whole story re: Aruba's government, But, i'm sure this isn't the 1st time a tragedy has happened somewhere in which the government didnt respond accordingly- i just feel like this one has been publicized more, so people 'care' more Chat Icon



I agree with you girls. I assume that people will still be going to France even though it is running wild with riots, right? There is no place in this world safe from corruption, and crime. And no matter who is in governement ther will always be someone who dosen't like it. Unfortuanalty things like this happen everyday, in the U.S. also. These are the times we live in. It's sad, but true. I would go to Aruba if the chance came. But I do understand why some people would choose not to, they do have a vaild point as to why not.



I agree with both points posted here.
My husband and I are going to Aruba in January. I've never been there but I heard it's beautiful and I'm looking forward to it.
Even though the authorities may not have done an investigation the way they should, local businesses and the people that live there and do business there should not be found at fault and suffer the consequences. JMO

Posted 11/10/05 11:27 AM
 

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Re: Boycott Aruba?

Posted by MrsFresca

Posted by puppylove

Posted by neeniebean86

Posted by steph4777

I may be in the minority, but I would go back to Aruba.



i've never been to Aruba.. but if people were going to boycott based on governments response (or lack there of) to a situation, i feel like no one would Ever visit America.

i really dont know the whole story re: Aruba's government, But, i'm sure this isn't the 1st time a tragedy has happened somewhere in which the government didnt respond accordingly- i just feel like this one has been publicized more, so people 'care' more Chat Icon



I agree with you girls. I assume that people will still be going to France even though it is running wild with riots, right? There is no place in this world safe from corruption, and crime. And no matter who is in governement ther will always be someone who dosen't like it. Unfortuanalty things like this happen everyday, in the U.S. also. These are the times we live in. It's sad, but true. I would go to Aruba if the chance came. But I do understand why some people would choose not to, they do have a vaild point as to why not.



I agree with both points posted here.
My husband and I are going to Aruba in January. I've never been there but I heard it's beautiful and I'm looking forward to it.
Even though the authorities may not have done an investigation the way they should, local businesses and the people that live there and do business there should not be found at fault and suffer the consequences. JMO



AGREED!!!!! have a wonderful time you will LOVE IT!!!!

Posted 11/10/05 11:29 AM
 

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Re: Boycott Aruba?

I will boycott.

Posted 11/10/05 11:37 AM
 

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Re: Boycott Aruba?

No way, it's my favorite place Chat Icon

Posted 11/10/05 11:45 AM
 

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Re: Boycott Aruba?

I don't think they should boycott. There are many places in the world that have things going on that we don't know about. It is just because this was publicized.

They need the tourism there. NYC needed tourism after 9/11 and people still went in to show their support.

Posted 11/10/05 11:49 AM
 

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Re: Boycott Aruba?

yeah i mean if we boycott EVERYPLACE that has a gov't problem, we wouldn't go anywhere Chat Icon

Posted 11/10/05 11:51 AM
 

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Re: Boycott Aruba?

We just got back and loved it. No boycott here!! Chat Icon

Posted 11/10/05 11:51 AM
 

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Message edited 9/25/2011 4:48:22 PM.

Posted 11/10/05 11:55 AM
 
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