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Thank you for giving my article, "The Attempted Coup of 16 November 2006," extensive coverage on your site under the title "Tonga government blames PCPR for deaths and destruction in Nuku'alofa." Lopeti Senituli, Press Secretary / Political Adviser to the Prime Minister

I feel I can speak for all Tongans that we do not condone the actions that devastated our island home on Black Thursday. Our heart goes out to the 153 business owners and their families who are directly affected by the aftermath of Black Thursday. Our hearts also go out to our fellow men and women, who depend on these businesses to fulfill their family and personal responsibilities. Those who are responsible for the destruction of our capital should be punished to the full extend of the law. - Venisi Uata

On the 1st day of Christmas, the Demos gave to me, a burned down CITY. ...On the 12th day of Christmas, the Demos gave to me, 12 Chinese shops, 11 scared tourists, 10 Crowded beaches, 9 traffic jams, 8 palm trees, 7 noisy roosters, 6 ta'ovalas, 5 dumb pigs, 4 skinny dogs, 3 coconuts, 2 hectic fairs, and a Burned Down CITY! - Locky Aiono

A 20-year old man from the village of Longoteme was killed early on Christmas evening following an incident at a newly opened salt- water swimming pool at Touliki on Hala Vuna.

In regards to 'Akilisi's statements in Parliament prior to the 16th, the radio announcement on the 16th and in the interview after the 16th: 'Akilisi himself needs to revise his history, both past and present, before he advises others to do so.

Pro Demos, "How dare you do this to not only our business but to our children" We have worked hard to make sure the stories of hardships we hear from our grandparents, dont come to our children. But, thanks to you, our work is now even harder. I do not trust your lot one bit with any decision in Parliament that would effect my family. - Ese

I think you are quite right Mr Smith of course all blame and all fingers should be pointing at the captain on an event or a tragedy of a ship sinking. - Molumalu ‘o Ha‘angata

The captain that we should blame in 16/11 are the People's Representatives who fueled those poor people with hate and jealousy. Let's say that US needs time to rebuild IRAQ and Tonga needs time to change. - Takaunove

In the Navy when a ship runs aground, the Captain of the ship is responsible. It doesn't matter that it happened in the middle of the night and he was sleeping in his bunk. This analogy can also be applied to Tonga (the ship), the King (Captain), and the riots (the grounding). - Joe Smith