Tch. Still don't get it, do ya?
The post was to refute a squalid lie that has become part of your narrative; Caribbean ALS are disruptive and not interested in doing real work.
So I chose the report of that Costa Rica meeting, that same one you use to demonize, to call the lie.
For even in that situation, Caribbean reps showed up, worked and were accounted.
Now, to stress you further. Your answer is instructive even if unintended. Speaking for the Caribbean reps I know, we show up for work and actively participate in the policy development process, whether we have an ALAC seat or not.
We know it is not generally understood that ALAC meetings are usually open and anyone can take and argue a position on a matter on agenda there. So I can understand why, in your thinking, that if not an ALAC member, no bother.
I also see why one could, with reason, choose to do 'touristy' things in that time.
Dismissed.
-Carlton