tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37949944.post5921986210812559168..comments2023-05-05T07:13:41.889-04:00Comments on Corruption-free Anguilla: MeasuresUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37949944.post-89784083041406136832009-05-20T07:39:09.777-04:002009-05-20T07:39:09.777-04:00Does anyone know if this fraud to the Anguillian p...Does anyone know if this fraud to the Anguillian people by our gas stations is being investigated by any official body such as Governor,Our government, etc ? If not, as they have been made aware of possible fraud on a massive scale to all vehicle owners on Anguilla including the biggest vehicle owner, the government. Can they be sued on behalf of the Anguillian people for ignoring a possible massive fraud.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37949944.post-61603683171663989832009-05-15T04:41:00.000-04:002009-05-15T04:41:00.000-04:00This is a disgraceful situation. The police should...This is a disgraceful situation. The police should be checking all gas stations to ensure that they are not stealing from us. I thought stealing was prosecutable. <br />One imperial gallon sold should equal one imperial gallon bought.<br />Wake up RAPF and do your own investigation into these allegations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37949944.post-59013878108237658322009-05-14T07:16:00.000-04:002009-05-14T07:16:00.000-04:00Unless the person who made the above measurements ...Unless the person who made the above measurements knows that the previous user didn't drain the hose after turning off the pump, these figures may not be accurate.<br /><br />Unless we know if we're talking about US or imperial gallons, this information is almost useless.<br /><br />Unless we know who is ripping is off, this information is just unusable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37949944.post-64067992701862087632009-05-13T13:19:00.000-04:002009-05-13T13:19:00.000-04:00I have measured the amount of gallons registered a...I have measured the amount of gallons registered as being poured into the same one gallon container, to the same level, at four different gas stations in Anguilla. This is what they charged me for in each case:<br /><br />1 - 1.48 gals<br />2 - 1.23 gals<br />3 - 1.219 gals<br />4 - 1.314 galsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37949944.post-48817665774307395312009-05-06T17:50:00.000-04:002009-05-06T17:50:00.000-04:00I really question the post expressing fear of "ove...I really question the post expressing fear of "over-regulation". Is it "over-regulation" to enforce the laws? If government refuses to enforce the laws (thereby abdicating its responsibility to its citizens), is it really the obligation of the citizenry to police itself? To my mind, if this were to be the case, anarchy would very soon reign. If there is a law establishing a weights and measurement standard and a requirement for an inspector, it should be enforced to protect the public. Otherwise, we must all carry our scales with us and make sure that each one is calibrated so that all scales in every house on the island are exactly the same!! That really makes a lot of sense....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37949944.post-34383232771698999842009-05-05T05:55:00.000-04:002009-05-05T05:55:00.000-04:00Using a 5 gallon tank instead of a 1 gallon tank w...Using a 5 gallon tank instead of a 1 gallon tank would reduce the chances of measurement error or bad initial state. If the previous customer went to extra work to drain the hose after filling you could easily pay for an extra 0.4 gallons when you filled up. But this would be the previous customer stealing from you, not the station. <br />Could also fill 2 containers and ignore the first one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37949944.post-53454508563404876182009-05-04T21:29:00.000-04:002009-05-04T21:29:00.000-04:00No, I disagree. If we want government to protect ...No, I disagree. If we want government to protect us for every little possible area of being defrauded, if we refuse to protect ourselves by organizing into consumer protection groups, get ready to pay taxes. You can't have your socialist cake and eat it, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37949944.post-58983012043955571652009-05-04T19:51:00.000-04:002009-05-04T19:51:00.000-04:00Don,your posting is so correct.In Axa we really ne...Don,your posting is so correct.In Axa we really need to get some control of what is going on,it is shameful that this is being allowed to continue.I was home last summer and when to pick up some meat for my parents and the person supplying just gave me a bag and said that is was 10lbs.There was and is no way I could verify I just had to take his word ,hey he ad the machete also who knows if his weights were weighted .The same is with the gas,we do have a problem that urgently needs fixing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37949944.post-82719511718804136242009-05-04T18:52:00.000-04:002009-05-04T18:52:00.000-04:00perhaps the Anguilla Lottery Commissioner, who reg...perhaps the Anguilla Lottery Commissioner, who regulates the lottery, could help us with this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37949944.post-39553166667068027742009-05-04T17:51:00.000-04:002009-05-04T17:51:00.000-04:00Don, a few weeks ago you extolled the frontier atm...Don, a few weeks ago you extolled the frontier atmosphere of Anguilla, lack of excessive government regulations and the necessary self-reliance that comes with it. <br /><br />Which do you want? Do we really want inspectors "protecting us?" It won't stop at gas. It wouldn't take long to be as over-regulated as Canada, France or Australia.<br /><br />Get a British gallon container, bring witnesses to a gas stations (including the press) and buy a gallon. Document the difference with the press as witnesses, too. Suggest others do the same for their own beef (hey, especially beef!). ;-)<br /><br />Ever reading and willing to play Devil's Advocate,<br />DonWatcherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37949944.post-12994242446591988682009-05-04T17:06:00.000-04:002009-05-04T17:06:00.000-04:00That isn't usually done here. Ashley advertises t...That isn't usually done here. Ashley advertises the price of a few items in The Anguillian and that's about the extent of it.<br /><br />My impression is that people who do such things are considered "fast." It's the same reason Anguillians looking for a ride along the road are often unwilling to put their thumbs out. It's considered rude and pushy.<br /><br />Don't worry, all this traditional stuff is dying out as we speak and Anguilla will soon be just another place full of gas stations and dolphin circuses.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37949944.post-67763996061105228542009-05-04T17:04:00.000-04:002009-05-04T17:04:00.000-04:00Another thing - elsewhere in the world, the petrol...Another thing - elsewhere in the world, the petrol stations advertise the price they sell the stuff at in nice big numbers by the side of the road. In Anguilla you never know what you're gonna pay unless you drive up to the pump. If Albert sells cheaper than Delta or vice versa, why don't they broadcast the fact and try and get more business?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37949944.post-6982893103431443722009-05-04T16:58:00.000-04:002009-05-04T16:58:00.000-04:00The problem with naming the gas station in questio...The problem with naming the gas station in question is that I have no evidence other than the word of my correspondent. I have not gone out and checked myself. More importantly, I have not taken photographs, brought independent and credible witnesses with me to confirm the accuracy of the observations, measurements and photographs. The result is that I would be unable to defend a libel action, no matter how truthful my details were. I'm not going through that, thank you.idmitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08966173951425644722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37949944.post-40986627228845933402009-05-04T15:53:00.000-04:002009-05-04T15:53:00.000-04:00You know that no one is ever prosecuted for consum...You know that no one is ever prosecuted for consumer fraud in Anguilla and no one ever has their license taken away. But we the people can do what government can't be bothered with. Tell us who's been grossly overcharging us, so we can all buy our gas somewhere else. With no customers, how long can this operator keep his station open?<br /><br />Mr. Mitchell, you have tried to put this problem in the hands of government. But it's really in YOUR hands.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37949944.post-76008090527705169802009-05-04T15:48:00.000-04:002009-05-04T15:48:00.000-04:00Everyone's been complaining about the cost of gas....Everyone's been complaining about the cost of gas. A lot of people have been blaming to government for permitting us to be ripped off. I said no, this is a worldwide problem that's got nothing to do with our government.<br /><br />I am sad to have to admit that the others were right. They had the wrong reason for why we were being ripped off, but they were right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37949944.post-85065469659951575892009-05-04T15:46:00.000-04:002009-05-04T15:46:00.000-04:00By my figures, which I think are correct, customer...By my figures, which I think are correct, customers of the worst of the three stations has been charging us $16.80 ofr $10 worth of fuel!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com