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I worked on Roosevelt Roads for 3 years and just left recently. The departure of the Navy will have a very negative effect on the economy of Ceiba and Fajardo (closeby towns) along with the rest of the island to a certain extent. This saddens me as I made quite a few friends while living there and cruising the island. However, there is some good that might come out of this IMO. One must remember that the present (liberal) governer, Sila Calderon was very vocal about "no mas bombas on Vieques". Therefore, I believe that in the next PR elections we will see Sila and her gang ousted and replaced by folks that are much more conservative. This, I believe will be a step in the right direction to solving many of the problems inherent to the island present day.
To the Puerto Ricans that might read this, make sure you remember all the politicians, actors, activists and other knuckleheads that were responsible for the civil unrest that led to the closing of Vieques. Vote accordingly.

Sure wish I was in Guavate chowing on some lechon this afternoon.....
no' vemo',
Sako

". The departure of the Navy will have a very negative effect on the economy of Ceiba and Fajardo (closeby towns) along with the rest of the island to a certain extent. "

Well, you know...I hate it.

Why don't you call the folks up in Limestone, Maine, and ask them how they felt when clinton closed down Loring, AFB up there.
Or the Denver folks, when Lowry AFB was shut down.
However, Hahn Air Base, in Germany...that took out around a thousand civilians who were employed there also.

And there are many others that have closed, decimating the surrounding towns and people.

And you know what? The people in those towns were not being arrogant or bitching about anything. In fact, they all appreciated the bases and what they contributed to their respective economies.

I'm tired of all those lining up at America's teats, and then bitching when it falls out of their mouths...simply because they BIT it too hard.

I went to Puerto Rico, and was warned to stay on the grounds of the El Conquistador hotel after dark, "because the locals did not like Americans". I was also quite shocked to see every house with tall fences and gates, and bars on everyone's windows.

I say good riddance to them them...let them clean up the country and maybe tourism will replace a few of those government dollars.