military clearance to come to the island, and then the right of an elected governor being granted to the people. The people of the island were though still greatly subject to the rule of Washington. This was rather disturbing to many of the locals because although the organic made many provisions for the rights of the people of Guam. The document failed to provide suffrage rights for the people of Guam.Throughout the later years of the 20th century a movement was beginning to strengthen on the island. This was one in favor of self –determination. There was a run-off vote in 1982 between statehood and commonwealth, though no majority could be decided. Due to the fact that no political ideological consensus could be reached, the issue was put on the “back burner” until the drafting of the commonwealth act of 1987. Though the act never became reality due to numerous factors. After the act essentially fizzled out, the Guam commission on decolonization was formed to once again give the power back to the people and let them choose. The hopes and dreams of many local leaders and visionaries past and present will be realized in a couple months when the people are finally given a choice. Though many people don’t realize it the vote on July 1st will be a thing a beauty is the right to choose is the very essence of a democratic society.II.BodyWhen the people of Guam go to the polls in July, they will have three choices. They can choose (a) Statehood, (b) Independence, or (c) Freely Associated State. To make a sound choice is the purpose of the duty of the people of Guam. To make a sound analysis and voice the opinion and silent vote of group is our purpose.A.StatehoodTo be or not to be, that is the question facing the all knowing people of Guam. The definition of Statehood may be the simplest one to explain of all the three choices. If the people of Guam choose Statehood, then they will be choosing to join the strongest, ...
