anchor: The people and governments of Mallorca and Menorca have recognized a need to choose between surrendering the natural beauty and easygoing lifestyle of their islands to the ravenous consumption of foreign vacationers and homebuyers, and protecting what's left of each.
positive: The islands have had to choose between the commercialism of tourists and the qualities that make their islands nice places to live.
negative: The people of Mallorca and Menorca have decided to fully embrace tourism and consumption.