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". 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.