Without tourism this island would not survive

Dear Sir,
Those of us who have been enthusiastic in our support of Majorca as a holiday destination have witnessed a gradual and worrying change in the attitude of islanders over the last few years. No longer do we visitor feel as welcome as we did -service is more surly, we are blamed for traffic problems, rising crime, rubbish and water shortages. Higher prices are slapped onto many goods and services as we are seen as a soft touch. A Tourist Tas (whatever its merits or demerits) gave a high-profile message that visitors must be taxed just for being here, whereas any sensible government would make sure that enough taxes to do the job would already be collected from our core activity, ie, spending our money on food, drink and amenities in the resorts. Now we have politicians giving a message about immigration that seems to suggest that visitors who love the island so much that they eventually come here to live, bringing their money and affections, are actually not welcome. I know I've said this before in a previous letter, but it is relevant to repeat it: this island won't stay economically viable by selling a few potatoes from Sa Pobla.