Post #561448 by Chip and Andy on Mon, Oct 25, 2010 5:34 AM

Reading the website linked above I have to wonder about the authenticity and veracity of the information it contains...

"...If the Chilean government fails to abide by the rule of law, the Rapanui may become extinct, depriving the world of one its great civilizations, a truly unique cultural, geographical and environmental heritage."

The Island is quite large, its peoples are many, and the government of Chile is 'different.' But cries of complete Genocide on the part of Chile against Rapa Nui seem extreme to put it mildly.

To be clear, I support the cause and hope the Rapa Nui peoples can take control of their island and therefore their own destiny. The same can be said for many of the Pacific Nations.

We can all do our part to help without the added, and unnecessary, urgency of implied gloom and doom. And without the distraction of impending doom we can probably all do a lot more to help their cause.