Guam. That is the Constitution of the United States of America. The entire constitution will put into effect locally, and this may fix some of the problems of our current governmental system. We are in no implying that the implementation of the constitution will be a “cure-all”, though it will help in some areas. The choice of Statehood will also provide for representation in both houses of congress, and our voice will finally be heard in Washington.The implementation of Statehood has many advantages and its fair share of downfalls. The upside to this choice has greatly to do with finance, and representation. Although the downfalls have also to with financial matters, and more importantly the fact that a chamorro will be very difficult to distinguish from any other U.S. citizen on the island and this fact presents a problem to many.B.IndependencePeople of all ages, races, and faces have at one time or another in their life has longed to be independent and free. It is no different for the island of Guam who in the eyes of many older nations, is an upstart rebellious teen-ager. Though some local residents feel that it is in the best interest of the island, to become an independent nation. Regardless of how unpopular this may sound to some of the more educated citizens, we must have a respect for majority rule and an insistence upon minority rights.Regardless of what decision is made a local constitution will surely be drafted and passed. This new constitution will lay the guidelines for our social, cultural, political, and economical future. The provisions and guidelines laid out by this constitution will determine the type of political and governmental system that will be implemented.A far as the economic aspect goes; you can expect a decline in tourism during the early days of independence. This is because of the uncertainty of the political status, and safety of the island that is now a new nation. One advantage is that ...
