Now Fitial with the utmost arrogance has disrespected that office as well as thumbing his nose at and defying the laws of the federal government under which we live and are protected. He has made himself and the people of these islands a laughing stock in the international community.
It is hard to imagine a governor that has no knowledge of the “going-ons” on such a small island. Human smuggling is just one of the reasons we now have federalization. Does he not read the papers? Does anyone dare tell him what he is doing is wrong? Has he not been to Garapan and seen the many many massage parlors there? How did he know who to call if he didn’t know she was in jail? Did he know of her “loitering” in Garapan the night she gave him a massage in early 2008? What about all the other questions that have been raised? Is he that out of touch with reality?
This act occurred Jan. 8. THREE DAYS BEFORE his swearing in for a second term. There is NO WAITING PERIOD for a recall or impeachment!
This action cannot be glossed over. There must be consequences for his action. If Fitial is allowed to get away with this WHAT WILL HE DO NEXT? Will the people allow him to be a law unto himself? The Legislature must take a stand or they will be forever tainted by his actions. The federal government must take stand. To ignore this would thoroughly diminish the laws, the moral and ethical standards by which the rest of us live and are judged by.
Trust and faith must be restored on and at all levels. This travesty can not be swept under the carpet. The pride and dignity of these islands is at stake.
Wrist slapping and plea bargaining not accepted.
KATE JACKSON
Capital Hill, Saipan
