Write one paragraph of five to six sentences in English on the following: In the past, there was a great struggle on Vieques bec
ause of the U.S. military's presence. There was a controversy over the bombing practice on a secluded side of the island which interrupted the tranquility of the small island known for its beaches. The islanders fought for peace for many years. Finally, the Navy left, but the consequence was the loss of many jobs. Now, there's quiet on Vieques, but it's almost impossible to find work. Do a little research on this topic and form your own opinion. Is the price of hearing the frequent sound of bombing worth it to live on a secluded island with beautiful beaches? As you reflect, remember that many of the families on the island have been there for generations, so moving away means leaving everything, although when the military was present on the island, the economy flourished.
The Navy was being a real nuisance on Vieques. Instead of leaving, the Navy should have stopped testing bombs and reverted to something more peaceful. By leaving, they created a job shortage, but if they had stayed, the Navy would have been a real nuisance and by testing bombs, could have even been a hazard to the people. The price of bombing is not worth it to live on a beautiful island.
