Protests continue against the use of the Puerto Rican island of Vieques for US military practice.
Locals claim that the flights disrupt their lives with noise pollution and ecological damage.
The protesters have their own website, Vieques Libre . And for the party line, check out the message from Rear Admiral Kevin P. Green on why the Navy owns the island and needs it to continue military exercises. Apparently, the Navy is moving to enhance relations with the citizens of Vieques. Seems just about every year on May Day there's violent protests going on somewhere in europe. CNN has coverage here , and Yahoo's got it here .