Actually, shortly after posting my comment I wondered why I felt compelled to say anything. This topic has been around forever and no one ever changes their mind and nothing changes. I think I was just irked at the idea of blaming people who are crime victims. Vince, I realize as the owner of a rental unit on Bonaire you have a stake in the issue. I have no financial stake and can speak freely. I agree people should take reasonable steps to avoid being victims but I think you go way too far with you comparative negligence stance.
I like diving Bonaire, but I refuse to pretend the crime isn't a problem or blame someone who leaves their truck locked. For me, it isn't enough of a problem to stay away, but I respect the fact that others have concerns and/or are unwilling to go there. I also simply resent what I perceive as a lack of interest in the problem on Bonaire by some of those who live there or own businesses/property there.
I still go there at this point. I doubt the crime situation will change there, because so few who could change things really care much. So, I will continue to leave nothing of value in the truck and leave the doors unlocked and windows down, because that is how it is on Bonaire. I guess I will look for rental properties with improved security, and never rent an individual condo or house to avoid being a burglary victim. It is sad, and someday I may get tired of not being able to take lunch with me on multiple dives, or being able to leave sunglasses or a cap or towels in a truck, or grow weary of worrying someone may come into my condo during the night. Then I guess I will stop going.
