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The proposed monument up north
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Posted on Aug 10 2008
The difficulty I have with this proposal is the explanation by outside proponents that there would be over $300 million in benefits for the CNMI. This grand and equally imbecilic presentation reminds me of the proposed military buildup on Tinian since 30 years ago that never took place.
In other words, it’s all public relations stunt without concretes!
We waited for the Tinian buildup in earnest enthusiasm because we wanted to see the economic benefits of such a plan. Little did we know that no one in Washington was advocating for fund authorization and appropriation to see this proposal through. It died a silent death in the Marianas Trench.
It is now 30 years since the agreement was signed. Three decades of setback in the livelihood of our people as we watch the apparel industry sail into the sunset. Agile proponents of federalization of labor and immigration have succeeded in the fatal blow to this industry, but equally imprisoned by its fragility to ensure that some form of economic cushion is provided the CNMI to begin anew.
In short, let us dispose of what’s ours since the dawn of man in these isles. We no longer appreciate being told what to do especially on matters affecting what is rightfully the property of the indigenous people. Enough is enough! Has it ever occurred to you that we also know best what’s best for us?
Dalai ya para in` sige ha` kume dispone i propiadat natibu sin antao na konsientimenton i man-dueño? Esta nina` fan tataimamahlao hamyo umatrebi kumechule inyun natibu sa guaha buente otro planon miyo? Gi fino man-amko, polu ha` i tase yan tano mame sa` ti u fan man-gagao na`niha. Komprende?
[B]John S. DelRosario Jr.[/B] [I]As Gonno, Saipan[/I]
