[CPEO-MEF] Fwd: Vieques toxics

[mthaeler@aol.com]

YOU DROPPED A BOMB ON ME, NAVY
Opposition to Navy bombing exercises on the island of Vieques in 
Puerto Rico is growing stronger as researchers on the island have 
found toxic levels of heavy metals in crabs, edible plants, and human 
hair.  The Navy has been testing bombs and artillery shells on 
Vieques for the last six decades, and many islanders believe 
pollutants released during the military exercises have poisoned their 
land and bodies.  About 3,600 of the island's 9,400 residents are 
suing the Navy for compensation for illnesses they claim were caused 
by military exercises.  The Navy disputes the accusations.

straight to the source:  Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, 21 
Feb 2001 (access ain't free)
<http://interactive.wsj.com/articles/SB982710220855869293.htm>


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