As any other newsworthy event, we understand your organization must cover the Puerto Rico Parade. However, it should be made public that the biggest percentage of the voting residents of Puerto Rico do not agree with the theme for this year's parade. It is slated to honor a radical politician, who did not believe in democratic avenues to attain his independence goals. Ninety percent of the voting population in our Island have repeatedly expressed our desire to retain our U.S. Citizenship. The Vieques issue has been blown way out of proportion by a noisy minority group, claiming that all Puertorricans want the Navy to leave.
Nothing is far from the truth.
Demonstrations, and marches have been conducted by true living Viequenses, in favor of the Navy to remain indefinitely, utilizing their range on the Island. Vieques has been invaded by non resident radicals with many other thoughts in mind, not necessarily related to the well being of the natives of that small Island. Politics is the sole motivation behind the present Vieques controversy, with the exception of a group interested in real state gain, for their own personal benefit. If the parade is held, and it must be covered by the news media, please have the facts straight. That group represents an insignificant minority, no matter how much noise they make.