The movie "War on Vieques" opened my eyes to a part of Puerto Rico in which I was unaware. I am glad I had the opportunity to view this movie in class as it opened my eyes to something I was wholly unaware. The developments over there came to me as shocking revelations, for it seems almost as if it were a scandal.
First off, the island of Vieques is located in the Caribbean Ocean. It is located on the Eastern side of Puerto Rico. Since the early 1900's, our very own U.S Navy has been occupying much of the island of Vieques. The U.S navy occupies this territory for their own selfish reasons, and it continues to be a problem.
Technically the U.S is allowed to be in that territory as they do have the right with Puerto Rico being a U.S colony. However, the land is misused and it is felt that the U.S is abusing their power. The U.S has been occupying the island for military purposes that date back quite a few years. The U.S rather bullied there way in, forcing the natives out of there land in some ways. The natives were forced to live wherever the U.S would let them, and they had to accept it. .
The years of military testing have taken there toll on the island. The land has been noticeably affected. There have been serious contaminations deposited throughout the land due to all the toxic weapons the U.S have practiced with. This is seriously leading to the deterioration of the land. There are many reports of chemicals, dust particles and residues.
