I signed the petition when the carnival was going on. My mom had a booth and I was helping her out. Herman Tudela had a tent down there and he called me over to sign his petition. I didn’t understand what the petition was for, but he told me that I could have a hot dog if I signed.
I wasn’t hungry, but I still wanted the hot dog, so I signed.
Later, when I was talking to one of my cousins he explained to me about the monument. Now that I understand I totally support the monument.
I would like to retract my signature and urge the indigenous to support conservation and the marine monument. I would also like to say sorry to all the other supporters for giving away my signature for something as small as a hot dog.
RICHARD DELA CRUZ
Fina Sisu, Saipan
