text: The military's presence in these islands is both an economic pot of gold and an itchy rash that needs to be scratched.  More people on an island does not necessarily mean a healthier economy, both from the military and from the tourist trade.  I learned a long time ago that a diverse economy is the healthiest way to go.  People come here to play in the sun, surf in the ocean, and feast on the beauty of these islands.  They don't care where the sewer lines are, or if they spill our "pilau" into the ocean.