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Today, despite our political differences, our conducts are still somewhat controlled by our rich traditions of respect and considerations of others (ngaahi 'ulungaanga faka'apa'apa moe toka'i). Those traditions sometimes force us to put aside our personal feelings and recognize the importance of living in harmony. Are they all good? For heaven's sake, no. There is plenty of room for improvement. - Tevita Langi

With reference to your above article on the Matangitonga Online (June 6, update), may I correct the information published and your records on the Rugby Test matches results between these two great team, the New Zealand Maori Rugby team and Tonga National Rugby team ('Ikale Tahi Rugby team). - Viliami Tiseli

Only 38% (less than half) of the registered voters of Tongatapu cast votes in this past election. The country is going to be guided by the minority, a democracy by the few and for the fewer. - Mafi ‘o Amerika Samoa

In your Online news article of April 21, 2008; "TBC's political censorship extends to press conferences" 'Inoke Huakau, a political candidate, claimed that the TBC was banning the broadcasting of his campaigning materials because TBC staff were "present" at his press conference. - Siosaia Fatani

The Parliament must have so much time doing not much of anything that at one time they discussed to consider banning Mr. Foni Pole'o's song, Hulita, from being aired. The explanation was, it was too sexually suggestive. What a joke coming from a group of alcoholic and hypocrites that makes up the Parliament. But even if it is, who is going to scrutinize all the lyrics to be aired in public radios in Tonga? "Ko e kai ia 'a e Funga Hihifo" was banned for years, now it is ok. Why, has it become less sexually suggestive over the years? Please stop the Nonsense. - Sione Lousiale Kava

In response to a recent letter regarding Nautilus Minerals we wish to correct a few assertions put forward in the article "Silence is Golden." First and foremost, Nautilus Minerals is committed to developing projects in a manner that respects and protects the local environment, and which accommodates local input. - Scott Trebilcock

From the various letters in your column referring to the allegation of misuse by the Minister of Tourism, T$3000.00 of Government fund, it is hard to give value and express worthiness, to the insinuation by its proponents, that the Government lacked transparency, justice and integrity in its decision. The facts and information that correlates with this issue, as expounded by the local media and which is public knowledge, prompts my conclusion, that the resolution by Government, was, right, fair and just. - Carl Sanft

Let me extend my congratulation to Lt .Colonel Siamelie Latu for a job well done. Hope this is going to be of some help to you in your responsibilities in Tonga. - Sione Lousiale Kava

Ko e talanoa malie 'a e Tama Foa' 'o felave'i mo e 'ikai 'ilo 'o e fiema'u (need) mo e manako, sai'ia' (want) 'oku ki'i lahilahi 'a e fokotu'u me'a ka 'i he taimi tatau pe 'oku havala holo e pule'anga he kumi ha pa'anga ke fakatoli'a 'aki e holi'. Ko e fu'u fo'i palopalema fakalukufua he 'oku hange ha mahaki faka-Tonga' 'a e sio pe ki he nounou kae feinga pe ke kumi e me'a 'e fai ai e masiva'. 'Oku 'asi lahi eni 'i he ngaahi fungavaka lotu 'a e sio atu pe ki he pikoua 'a e kainga' kae fokotu'utu'u atu pe kavenga, malie! - Siosiua Moimoiangaha