What a great article. I agree with the other comments about digging into both sides. As a Tongan American, I feel that Tonga will be lost in the greed of a democratic political environment. The poor will only get poorer and the seperation of church and state will not exist in 100% Chirstian Tonga. As of now, most Tongans have it good. Free health care, education. Give them a people run government then ask them to pay taxes. See how many would say, "Oh, we can not afford taxes". Those who participated in the riots seem to have been raudy deported misfits from the US. Ex-gang members and scum of society. What ever happens, may God bless Tonga and all her people.
Alavini, Juneau, Ak. USA