Dear Source:
Congratulations on your award.
I lived on St. Thomas for three years, and now I read your paper every day without a miss. I look forward to the true and unbiased articles that keep me informed, as I still have property and friends there.
I am a Caucasian from Florida and was treated awful by the local black folk there. I had a hard time with the corruption and hatred on the island, especially directed toward whites from the States. We tried to fit in and even made some large investments, which we lost our shirts on.
The Virgin Islands is a beautiful place with some great people, but overall the crime and hatred are too much to bear.
My hat's off to you for keeping your sanity in an insane place. Maybe with your help and that of others, the V.I. can once again be a great place to live. Keep up the great work.
I look foward every morning to the St. Thomas Source. With people like you there, maybe we will be able to return someday, as my heart is sad from leaving.
Dave Belardi
Sarasota, Fla.
