Editor,

I wish to express my dismay at the proposed sale of 'Atalanga as a private property without much regard to taxpayers whose taxes have been used to maintain the residence.

How quickly one forgets the sweat, loyalty and taxpayers money spent on the 'Atalanga residence over the years.

To makes threats against those who rightfully stand to voice a legitimate concern is an insult against ordinary Tongans. If this sale is going to proceed ahead with little regard to legitimate concerns, it will serve as confirmation in the minds of right-thinking Tongans that their contribution towards the 'Atalanga residence has all gone down in vain, not to mention our deceased elders who must be now turning in their graves with regret.

I refer to a bible saying in the New Testament "pay what belongs to Caesar and what belongs to the Almighty." Put it simply, just return the portion that rightfully belongs to the People of Tonga.

Respectfully

Fred Kavaha'apai

frekava2009 [at] gmail [dot] com