Decolonization Movement
a Suicide

As of late, there seems to be an abundant flow of Chamorro leftist’s,
extremist views of the current U.S. government, particularly the Bush
administration and Guam’s perceived need to be independent from
western influence. From whence they come is of particular concern to me
and to the quiet intellectuals out there who know that these “anti-colonialists”
should be a concern to the livelihood of our people and culture.

One can put up with illogical, leftists who, with their knives, slice and chop at conser-
vatism as we do when preparing chicken for our kelaguin. However, in reading many
of the claims from both the elitists and the organizations that view Guam’s present
dilemma as a direct consequence of America’s governmental policies, my spirit begins
to ache with dismay from such a display of ignorance.

Chamorro groups are starting to raise their voices as they scream out against the so-
called unfairness of the United States and her dealings with our culture. The United
States delivered us from the conquering and oppressive hands of Spain and Japan. She brought education to Guam that caused it to flourish and benefited many of our people. Fairness reigned, opportunities developed, and health was maintained.

What gifts did Spain leave us other than the possible dreadful, militant traits of our
nature?

And what about Japan? Kikkoman soy sauce and superbly built cars are what comes to
mind as significant gifts from her.

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