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II,
What we have here is a crime cartel that reaches to the highest levels. Money is no object, when it comes to protecting their illegal pecuniary interest.

Secondly, we have a overt/covert anti-American campaign in play. If the roles were reversed and it had occurred in America the politicans/many others would be grovelling at the feet of the Arubans. Ie; Jumping through their asses to solve this case.

I can assure you that in regards to the VDS family. If it were their(SOB) instead of Natalee missing/murdered. The US would be providing lodging, food and transportation for free. Rest assured, they would be getting their asses kissed royally by the US politico/LE authorities.

All available resources would be put on this case I an attempt to solve it like, yesterday.

We as Americans need to see this sham of justice as a threat to not just the Holloway's, but to all American families.

I would hope there would be more homogenity/loyalty as Americans. We should not travel or put one cent into Aruba's economy based on their actions and corrupt system.

I urge all Americans, to cancel your tickets and vacations to Aruba. Why should we reward Aruba's anti-Americanism and criminal behavior against one of (Our's)

Let's keep our money in America and stop greasing the palms of those who place little, if no value on our citizens lives. Not a rant, the truth.

Every Dog Has It's Day,
NSNR

And I would add stop allowing our American teens to enter the "den of aniquity" the pix from that place of those teen girls, the drugs running rampant, the anything goes attitude, drinking to excess. Call me a prude but enough's enough!

Maybe God is trying to show parents of American teens stop look and listen, does such behaviour happen on spring break in Florida? In Mexico?

Wake up folks! And as NSNR said, lets show these countries
"don't mess with Americans"!!
(In Texas we have this "don't mess with Texas"slogan.)

Just my prudish, humble opinion.

"Let's keep our money in America and stop greasing the palms of those who place little, if no value on our citizens lives. Not a rant, the truth."

I've been harping the same point, NSNR, but I have not limited to just Aruba.

There are many beautiful place within the continental USA, Hawaii, Alaska, maybe Canada also. But the point you take is an excellent one.

So I want to echo what you've just said: Let us spend our money on America and for the benefit of the American citizens, rather than for un-American foreigners. It helps our economy; it's less risky as we travel on known soil; less legal, cultural and language barriers; better food, water and accomodations, imo.

TexKat: Hoping you're all right and come back to mind your sheep soon. I'll promise to comport myself, I think. :)

Like you, I learned of Espirit de Corps in the military, but it is not a uniquely military concept.....our national Espirit de Corps is in play and at some risk here, as you posted,

“the common spirit existing in the members of a group and inspiring enthusiasm, devotion and strong regard for the honor of the group.”