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The boycott is very unfair

Friday,  November 11, 2005

Dear Sir,

Having been a visitor to Aruba for the last 18 years and maintaining friendships with Arubans over the years, I feel that the boycott is very unfair to those who depend on tourism for their livelihood.

There are so many unanswered questions regarding the disappearance of Natalee Holloway. Why were the cameras of her classmates confiscated by the Twitty family on their landing at the airport on their return to the States?

Why have the Arubans not been allowed to re-interview the classmates and chaperones again?

When Rita Cosby, Greta van Sustern or Nancy Grace ask Beth question, why does she not give specific answers? She skirts the questions with answers or comments that make no sense.

This has been a situation that has gotten out of control. Why should the Aruban prosecutor tell Beth Holloway information that could jeopardize the outcome of the investigation and trial, if it ever comes to that?

Beth has no proof that anything sexual was done to Natalee other than comments made by three young men. The supposed victim (Natalee) has not left any clues.

If people knew the way the Twittys and Holloways and their friends were treated for the months they spent in Aruba, one would feel that this boycott is unjust. They got free rooms at the Wyndham in the Presidential Suite, paid meals, paid taxi fares, etc. etc. And this is how they repay the Arubans.

Beth has solicited help from Joe Mammana, a rich spoiled philanthropist from Philadelphia, who (from his statements) must have a "bone to pick" with the manager (Michael Posner (?)) of the Excelsior Casino at the Holiday Inn in Aruba.

One must remember that when you leave the United States, you are subject to the laws of the country you visit. This applies to Mexico, Jamaica, Bahamas, etc. Beth has become the spokesperson for parents of missing children. What about the son she has at home? How would she feel if something happened to him while she was gallivanting around the United States and Aruba?

Sometimes we must accept the death of a child and get on with our life. We can never forget the missing child. We must celebrate her life and be thankful for the time that she was in our care.

To those who chose to not visit the beautiful island of Aruba and meet the fine people who live and work there, it is your loss. If we boycotted all countries. including our own United States, where there are people missing, this certainly would benefit no one.

Norma Berger

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