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How can you do an article like this and not include a map of the proposed boundaries and mentioning a reference point (like a state of similar size)?
Dick S. @ 9:58 AM PST, Jan 2, 2009
It would be great if resource management worked, but as soon as there is any likely hood of an unethical person making a pile of money, that's exactly what will get done. To wish otherwise shows a level of unreal thinking on the level of pro-biz folks that have no connection with anything other than money and power. We have a FEW more opportunities to do the right thing -- then it's all gone, FOREVER.
greg zurbay @ 7:51 PM PST, Dec 30, 2008
Bravo President Bush for all the good you have done for the American folks and an extra Bravo with a halo on top when you designate these areas as monuments, with the maximum protections!
Richard Rosas @ 11:04 AM PST, Dec 30, 2008
Shutting off lands and waters from resource development is counterproductive in a bad economy. The solution lies in resource management, not exploitation.
Tim Bowman @ 10:38 AM PST, Dec 30, 2008
Sounds like colonialism to me. What right does Washington have to tell people they cannot fish or hunt in the South Pacific? The indegenous people should decide the fate of these areas.
Rpche @ 8:29 AM PST, Dec 30, 2008
Why should Cheney even have a voice in this decision? What does he know about marine environmental issues? This is the same guy who said conservation was for sissies.
John B. @ 8:15 AM PST, Dec 30, 2008
I applaud Mrs. Bush and her strong belief in preservation and conservation of marine life. It is obvious to me if we keep messing with the land the only place left to hide will be the Oceans for a few thousand years and we better have some place to go at the rate we are going.
francekathryn@yahoo.com @ 7:54 AM PST, Dec 30, 2008
Yet the majority of residents disagree with their leaders; petitions of the islands' 10,000 registered voters show strong support." This statement is typical of the mis-information that originates from the Pew Environment Group the orchestrator of the arrogant and culturally insensitive Marianas monument campaign. As a Saipan resident, I know for a fact that the above petition includes the names of tourists, kids, and foreign workers all people who can not vote. Additionally, the actual CNMI voting population is closer to 13,000 individuals, with a CNMI wide population of maybe around 69,000. John Gourley Saipan, CNMI
John Gourley @ 6:10 AM PST, Dec 30, 2008
The indigenous people of the Marianas overwhelmingly support this monument. We are asking President Bush to create the largest no-take marine reserve in the world. Ike Cabrera Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
Ignacio V Cabrera @ 12:43 AM PST, Dec 30, 2008