In Reply to: Obviously feeling a bit.... posted by Baldie on Sunday, 6. December 2009 at 14:15 Bali Time:
Including the meaning of the word bigot, of which you are a classic example. I feel no guilt.
"genuine Indonesian service providers " The same officials who have made an art form of ripping off unsuspecting, often first time travellers.
Look @ my original post. They are 2 completely different views (quite improbable if from a bigot).
I start by saying pay the fee. Same as paying insurance premium. If busy you get value from fee. If not busy you have done your dough. To me that is quite a simple analogy.
I am quite comfortable with my Indonesian relationships thank you. In fact I will share your comments with some Indonesian friends @ today's Arisan, I'm sure many will get a good laugh.
I encouraged no one. As you have said ad nauseam it all about choices.