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Read the book:

Boquete: Rascos de su Historia by Milagros Sanchez Pinzon    This is an historic account of all aspects of the early settlement of Boquete to include the railroad.   The book is in Spanish.  Although my language skills are marginal, I found the book captivating.  I learned a lot of new words and wrote the definitions in the margins.  I will be reading this book again and again.  The history of the settlement of Boquete is a fastening story !!!!

I can't thank Bud enough for taking the initiative to do this work...and it's work.  He sez: "A labor of love" ...and he sez: " it's a group effort"

Don't kid yourself Bud's done the major share of the work.  That said he's open to admit when the site might  miss the mark (and especially in the beginning).  Frankly, I don't see the mark missed here yet and it's early and (a time when that's going to happen).  I have no doubt if the mark is missed Bud won't have thin skin about it.   It's a labor of love for him.   That's HUGE.     

Thanks Bud once again,   

Alison

Personal experience?.....inquiring minds wanna know

Change in the law.  Athena said it will definitely be a battle.  The "rights of the child" was an obstacle that needs to be re-visited. I sense attitudes across this republic are changing as every sector is being increasingly impacted by juvenile criminals committing heinous crimes.  A recent poll taken across the nation evidenced that the primary complaint the public has, is an increase in crime and a sense that something has to change.  That was #1 over the concern over the rising cost of living !!...consider that.   Gangs are shifting around...youth led by adult criminals.   Vulnerable populous in the interior districts  need the same protection as that of the more dense and affluent ones.  One policeman for 1200 people 24/7 is a draw to the criminal.  That was stressed.  This was a meeting.  Now we must protest, protest and protest some more.  We heard the voice of the local municipality who are equally as concerned with regard to their sense of helplessness as we are as citizens.  Consider that.