It's recruiting time for the U.S. Army.

The U.S. Army is in Palau right now recruiting and conducting the ASVAB test. What do you all think about our Palauan brothers and sisters being sent to fight in a war that's arguably pointless? Of course we owe and give them great respect, but is this war even worth risking lives for, not American lives but Palauan lives? It's a controversial issue but I just want to put it out there.

JUST A TIP

hey everyone! as you all know this is still new and it looks like it's getting some interesting and stellar feedback. spread the word so that we could all have an online dialogue, our voices and opinions as young Palauans need to be heard.

IF ANYONE HAS AN INTERESTING ISSUE OR QUESTION THAT SHOULD BE DISCUSSED pls email to ngelekelbelau@gmail.com or if you rather skip the hassle of emailing just post it up and I'll make it a topic.

another thing, ngelekel belau is all of us, it doesn't necessary represent me, I'll speak my mind under a different alias...hehe. if you want to have a screen name, just click the other circle on the comment page and it'll let you write your screen name.

thank you all for participating.

Do you think we should put our culture in a time capsule and move on?

I have heard a lot of comments about modernizing and forgetting about our culture as it has become obsolete. For example, should our traditional chiefs continue to hold a parallel position of power with our modern leaders? Why or why not? Also discuss our customary practices like ngasech, kemeldiil, etc. Are these practices just too much and unnecessary for today's society, or are they still very vital in our lives as Palauans?

Is there racism in Palau?

It's a very uncomfortable question but I think it ought to be answered. Racism is a very touchy subject but should never be avoided because when it all comes down to it, we are all the same. Do you think there's racism in Palau? Why or why not?